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Equine amniotic membrane for wound healing

By Christine Barakat

May 16, 2023

New research from Brazil finds that amnion dressings can be useful in supporting wound healing in horses,...

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Horse Care Injuries and First Aid

Fish-Skin Dressing Shows Promise for Treating Equine Wounds

By Christine Barakat

Aug 24, 2021

In a preliminary study from Egypt, horse wounds treated with a dressing made from the Nile tilapia fish...

Horse Care Injuries and First Aid

How bad is it? 6 factors to consider when evaluating your horse's wound

By Editors of EQUUS

Dec 31, 2020

The more complicated and severe a horse's wound, the more likely you need to call in your veterinarian.

Horse Care Injuries and First Aid

5 Things to do if your horse has a laceration

By Editors of EQUUS

Dec 30, 2020

As you wait for the veterinarian to arrive, take the following steps to staunch bleeding and keep your...

Horse Care Injuries and First Aid

Don't do these 3 things if your horse has a laceration

By Editors of EQUUS

Dec 19, 2020

If you horse is injured, make sure you don't make the situation worse.

Horse Care Injuries and First Aid

Bubble-Wrap or Cotton Wool? When That ‘Special’ Horse Gets Hurt—Again

By W.F. Young

Jan 6, 2020

How to fix the equine that’s always getting into fixes? Here are some suggestions. There’s one in every...

Close up of a horse's hind limb with a wound on it

Horse Care

Beware biofilm formation on horse wounds

By Christine Barakat with Mick McCluskey

Dec 6, 2017

Groups of microorganisms that stick to each other to form colonies in a slimy layer covering living or...

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Step by Step Chart: The Robert Jones Bandage

By Equus

Oct 30, 2008

Used to immobilize the most serious of lower-limb injuries, this cast can mean the difference between...

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EQUUS Chart: Bruises, Strains and Sprains

By Equus

Oct 4, 2007

These injuries may look very much alike, but they are distinctly different. This chart will help you...

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Surviving the Summer with Your Horse

By Jayne Pedigo Wilson

Dec 26, 2002

Important tips to help you and horse make it safely through summer.

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Essential First Aid Kit

By Equus

Dec 18, 2002

The Essential First Aid Kit--must-have items to keep handy at the barn. By Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.com.

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What's in a Sting?

By Equus

Jul 8, 2002

What happens when you or your horse is stung by a bee or wasp? The effect can range from minor discomfort...

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Caring for the Cast Horse

By Equus

Apr 7, 2002

Your horse is down in his stall and he can't get up? Here's what to do with a cast horse, and how to...

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Horse Mannequin Will Train Rescuers

By Equus

Mar 13, 2002

What happens when a horse is in a life-threatening situation and must be rescued? Does anyone know what...

New option for equine eye treatment

The lingering effects of antibiotics on digestion

FDA approves the first generic firocoxib tablets for horses

Beware arena dust

Equine coronavirus risk factors identified

Equine amniotic membrane for wound healing

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Oregon horse positive for strangles

California vesicular stomatitis update

Ontario gelding positive for strangles

Equine Affaire Massachusetts: Daytrip to another century

Equine Affaire breed quiz

Which Equine Affaire clinician should you see?

Horse care app to offer ‘augmented reality’ feature

11 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Equestrians

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