Atención Veterinaria Equina

18/11/2024

Atención veterinaria equina

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Chihuahua y alrededores

29/09/2024

09/09/2024

With each passing year, horses are living longer lives and many survive easily to 25 years of age or older. While this is good news, it also means that we need to be aware of changes that can occur with age in order to preserve the health and quality of life of our equine friends.

For example, Equine Cushing’s disease is one of the most common diseases of horses 15 years of age or older. This syndrome is better defined as Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) because it reflects the location within the brain that is abnormal. Clinical signs are associated with abnormally elevated hormone concentrations in the blood.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is another endocrine disorder that can affect mature horses and shares some of the same clinical signs as PPID. Although the two disorders feature some striking clinical similarities — most notably a predisposition to development of chronic laminitis — the underlying disease biology is quite different in each case. Successful management relies on proper diagnosis by your equine veterinarian first.

Our understanding of both conditions, especially EMS, is incomplete and evolving, but sufficient information is currently available to highlight some important similarities and differences for the interested horse owner. Consult your veterinarian for more information and work with them to develop the best wellness practices to ensure a healthy life for your mature horse.

19/08/2024

Have you ever been told to not allow a hot, sweaty horse to drink cold water because it could lead to colic, founder or tie up?

This notion is actually a myth, and a dangerous one too, because it could lead to dehydration and very serious (and real) consequences. A sweaty, hardworking horse needs to be rehydrated without delay (i.e. don’t wait for the horse to cool down first).

The key, however, is to know how much water to allow at one time — because of the equine stomach’s relatively small capacity, offer small amounts of water every 20 minutes until the horse drinks his fill rather than letting the animal drink it all at once.

Remember that water is the most vital nutrient for a horse. A horse’s daily water requirements are influenced by many factors, but the average idle 1,100-pound horse in a cool environment will drink 6 to 10 gallons of water per day. That amount may easily double or triple in a hot environment! Therefore, it goes without saying that providing cool, clean water to your horses at all times is of paramount importance.

Source: Equus Magazine and AAEP member Dr. Anthony Blikslager. More information about offering a horse water can be found at https://equusmagazine.com/.../offering-a-horse-water...

10/08/2024

Summer is a great time of the year to be a horse owner but let's not forget that heat, aggressive insects, and drought-hardened pastures can really impact the health and comfort of our equine friends.

One of the side effect of the heat for some horses is the inability to sweat properly. This condition, called anhidrosis, is potentially dangerous for horses because it compromises their ability to thermoregulate even in weather that doesn’t seem that hot, and therefore puts them at higher risk of heat stress.

Anhidrosis is not fully understood yet; it is widespread in the hot and humid regions of the southeastern United States and the Gulf states, but it is also widely reported elsewhere during the summer and particularly during heat waves. If your horse has a high respiratory rate and does not seem to tolerate turnout on hot days, be sure to discuss it with your veterinarian.

Remember that administering unnecessary medications without consulting your horse doctor first could do more harm than good, as it puts your equine friend at risk of developing harmful side effects!

22/07/2024

The summer heat and sun won't be letting up any time soon, so make sure your equine friends are adequately protected from harmful UV rays. ☀️

Hot summer weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but also the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn— just like humans.

A lot of equestrians love some chrome on a horse, but it's important to remember that those beautiful white markings and the non-pigmented pink skin underneath are more likely to suffer from sunburn, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and the nostrils.

In addition to the pain and discomfort, horses that are prone to recurrent sunburn may also face other long-term consequences, like the increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

If your horse is susceptible to sunburn, contact your veterinarian for more information about sun damage and recommendations to keep your horse protected this summer.

18/06/2024

Es importante como propietario verificar que el potro expulse el meconio en las primeras horas de vida, pasando 6 hrs se considera retención, es muy importante llamar al veterinario en caso de notar alguna incomodidad.

Signos de retención:
-Permanecer en posición para defecar sin éxito
-Revolvarse
-Echarse y levantarse varias veces

Los potros son pacientes delicados, el tiempo de atención ante cualquier anomalía es de suma importancia.

12/06/2024

27/05/2024

Hot weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but, just like humans, the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn. Horse prone to sunburn are also at a higher risk for a cancer called squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) which is associated with UV light exposure.

If your horse has reduced pigmentation (pink eyelids or pink tissue) around the eye, be sure to use a fly mask with greater than 90% UV light protection. Many of these masks are not sold at your local tack store but can be purchased online (examples include Equine Sun Visor, Kensington Uviator, Equivizor, Nag). If a mask advertises UV light protection but does not specify the amount, contact the company that makes the mask to get a definitive answer.
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

26/03/2024

13/03/2024

¿Cómo predecir el parto de mi yegua ?

La gestación de una yegua puede variar de 330 a 370 días, con un promedio de 345 días, esto dependiendo de la raza y otros factores. Para una mejor atención al parto de tu yegua debemos poner atención a diferentes actitudes o signos que puede presentar acercándose el momento de parir.

Algunos de ellos son:

-Desarrollo de glándula mamaria (aproximadamente 2-3 semanas antes del parto).
-Relajación y elongación de la v***a.
-“Waxing” o “tapón de cera” (acumulo de secreciones en el p***n, de 24-72 horas aproximadamente antes del parto).
-Se aísla del grupo.
-Dejan de comer o comen menos.
-Momentos antes del parto la yegua se muestra inquieta, alerta, se echa y levanta varias veces, levantan la cola y miran hacia los lados.

¿Qué se puede hacer como cuidador responsable?

-Es importante darle su espacio pero observar
-Anotar tiempos de la evolución del parto (“ romper agua”, expulsión del potro y placenta) y del potro ( hora que mamo por primera vez, expulsión de meconio, etc..).
-Tener a la mano una bolsa para guardar la placenta y que el veterinario pueda realizar examinación de esta.

La mejor decisión como propietario de una yegua próxima a parir es consultar a un médico veterinario para hacer un plan con suficiente antelación.

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25/02/2024

Balance orodental en el caballo

Los equinos en libertad la mayor parte del día se dedican a alimentarse, por lo que sus dientes están en continuo crecimiento para compensar el desgaste ocasionado. En estabulación los dientes no se desgastan de forma adecuada, como consecuencia existe un crecimiento irregular.

Sospechas de anomalías dentales:

* Pérdida de peso o dificultad para recuperarlo
*Dificultad para masticar
*Excesiva salivación
*Grano sin digerir en heces
*Halitosis ( mal aliento)
*Rechazo al freno
*Cólicos recurrentes
*Dificultad en el manejo, inclina la cabeza
*Inflamaciones anormales en la cara

Se recomienda una o dos revisiones dentales al año, ya que puede presentar una anomalía que cause dolor o incomodidad y como consecuencia problemas de alimentación o rendimiento.

M.V.Z. Yesenia Edith Monge Hernández

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25/02/2024

Art by The Equine Creative 🔆

21/02/2024

Die Entstehung eines Fohlens, interessant anzusehen

12/01/2024

Is your horse’s nighttime vision better than your daytime vision?

When comparing equine vision to human vision, the horse has a smaller visible spectrum (see image) which means they see a smaller range of colors than we do. However, horses have a structure in the back of their eye—called the tapetum lucidum—that humans do not have. This enhances vision in low light conditions and allows a horse to see better in the dark than a human does. However, reflections from the tapetum lucidum can also blur images and lead to poor depth perception at night.

Dilation of the pupil allows all species to see better in the dark. This process takes longer in a horse (45 minutes) than it does in humans (25 minutes). So when a horse is asked to do something in a dark environment, it’s important to allow their vision proper time to fully accommodate.

Overall, the nighttime vision of a horse is better than the nighttime vision of a human. However, the horse’s nighttime vision is NOT better than the daytime vision of a human. Anytime you are asking your horse to function in a dim light situation, give them time to adjust. And if they are fearful, be patient and try to understand how things look from their perspective!
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

12/01/2024

11/12/2023

Baby it’s cold outside! ❄️⛄️

Many people think of donkeys as hardy, low-maintenance “small horses.” However, while they have similarities, donkeys are a completely different species and as such have a different physical, mental, and emotional make-up.

As the weather gets colder, it’s important to remember that donkeys are more sensitive to changes in temperature than their equine friends. They don’t grow a winter coat like horses and their hair is less waterproof, so they require shelter from the elements (like a run-in shed or a waterproof blanket). Being stoic animals, they also won’t show signs of discomfort and hypothermia until they are very sick.

Remember that every animal is different depending on age, breed, and other health conditions, so be sure with your primary veterinarian to address any concerns or questions!
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Brough to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.