antimicrobial resistance in horses
Antibiotic Resistance in Horses: Causes, Risks & Prevention Dr. Madison Ricard, DVM, PhD, DACVP | October 17, 2024 | Care & Management, Horse Health, Medications

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), also known as antibiotic resistance, is a growing global concern that extends beyond equine medicine into all aspects of human and animal health. The overuse and misuse of these critically important drugs can lead to the development...

NSAIDs poisoning in horses
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Toxicosis in Horses: Long-Term Complications Lucia K Ryan, MA. | November 1, 2024 | Horse Health, Medications, Toxicity

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a type of medication used to reduce inflammation and treat pain in horses. In equine medicine, NSAIDs are commonly used in supportive care for a wide range of symptoms and conditions such as colic, pain,...

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Sedation in Horses: Medications, Uses & Risks – [Medication Guide] Dr. Madison Ricard, DVM, PhD, DACVP | August 26, 2024 | Horse Health, Medications

Equine sedation is a critical aspect of veterinary care, playing a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of both horses and handlers during various medical procedures. Horses are a large, powerful animal with a strong flight response, which...

equine-anesthesia
General Anesthesia for Horses: Procedures, Uses & Risks – [Medication Guide] Dr. Madison Ricard, DVM, PhD, DACVP | August 30, 2024 | Horse Health, Medications

Anesthesia refers to the loss of sensation and consciousness from administration of anesthetic medications. Anesthesia is a critical aspect of veterinary medicine, as it allows for life-saving or career-saving surgeries and diagnostic procedures that would otherwise be impossible to perform...

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NSAIDs for Horses: Bute vs. Fluxinin vs. Firocoxib Casie Bazay, BS, NBCAAM | July 11, 2024 | Horse Health, Medications

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or NSAIDs, for short, are a type of medication commonly administered to horses for a variety of conditions. Veterinarians most often prescribe NSAIDs for soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries, as well as for abdominal inflammation and pain. [ref...

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Tapeworms in Horses: Risk Factors, Transmission & Prevention Camryn McNeill, B.B.R.M. | October 23, 2024 | Conditions, Horse Health, Medications

Parasites are organisms that live in or on the horse, and rely on the horse for sustenance while often causing harm or disease. These include worms like roundworms, tapeworms, and bots, as well as external parasites such as ticks and...

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Nerve and Joint Blocks in Horses: Diagnostic Analgesia Medications, Uses & Interpretation Dr. Madison Ricard, DVM, PhD, DACVP | May 20, 2024 | Horse Health, Medications

Diagnostic analgesia, commonly referred to as a "nerve block," refers to numbing an area using an analgesic, such as lidocaine, for diagnostic purposes. Diagnostic analgesia is a crucial component of lameness examinations, as numbing certain areas of the horse's limbs...

equine nebulizer
Equine Nebulizer Guide: Types, Uses, & Related Medications Dr. Madison Ricard, DVM, PhD, DACVP | September 28, 2024 | Horse Health, Medications

Respiratory (lung) function is critical to ensure equine performance and overall health. Equine asthma, pneumonia, and lung capacity during exercise are all common health concerns for riders and trainers. One strategy to treat respiratory inflammation is delivering medication directly into...

Platelet-Rich Plasma for Horses
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Horses: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects Dr. Madison Ricard, DVM, PhD, DACVP | May 28, 2024 | Conditions, Horse Health, Joint Health, Medications

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a regenerative therapy used to treat horses with tendon and ligament injuries. PRP is a blood preparation where plasma, the water and protein component of blood containing no cells, is mixed with highly concentrated platelets and...

Bisphosphonates in Horses
Bisphosphonates in Horses: Benefits, Uses and Side Effects Dr. Madison Ricard, DVM, PhD, DACVP | June 8, 2024 | Horse Health, Medications

Bisphosphonates are drugs used to treat bone conditions in horses. The two main bisphosphonates used in horses are clodronate (OsPhos®) and tiludronate (Tildren®). These medications are used to treat conditions associated with increased bone turnover (removal of old bone). By...

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Corticosteroid Joint Injections in Horses: Uses, Side Effects, & Evidence Dr. Madison Ricard, DVM, PhD, DACVP | May 28, 2024 | Horse Health, Joint Health, Medications

Corticosteroids are a class of medication used to treat inflammation and pain. Corticosteroid joint injections are a common treatment for arthritis in horses. When injected directly into a joint, corticosteroids produce an anti-inflammatory effect that reduces pain associated with arthritis...

Ivermectin for Horses
Ivermectin Paste for Deworming Horses: Dosage & Side Effects Camryn McNeill, B.B.R.M. | June 30, 2024 | Medications

Ivermectin is an over-the-counter medication used to control internal parasites in horses and other animals. It is macrocyclic lactone medication and is one of the most widely used dewormers or anthelmintics in the equine industry. Ivermectin is effective against a...