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Excessive Drooling in Horses Due to Clover Consumption
Over-salivation, or excessive drooling, in horses after eating clover is often caused by a natural substance found in certain types of clover called slaframine. Slaframine is a mycotoxin produced by the fungus *Rhizoctonia leguminicola*, which commonly infects red clover and, to a lesser extent, white clover and alsike clover. Key Points Some horses react more Read more
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Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): Detailed Steps and Mechanisms
Combining shockwave therapy with massage provides synergistic benefits by enhancing tissue healing, reducing pain, and improving mobility. Shockwave therapy stimulates deep tissue repair and reduces inflammation, while massage promotes circulation, releases muscle tension, and improves flexibility. Together, they can accelerate recovery and optimize the horse’s overall performance and well-being. When to Use Shockwave Therapy on Read more
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12 Important Salt Facts For Horses
Research in Alberta, Canada, has revealed that the placement of mineral or salt blocks in pastures significantly impacts horses’ consumption rates. When the blocks are positioned in areas where horses frequently gather, their intake increases. Conversely, placing the blocks near the water source results in a drop in consumption to alarmingly low levels. 🧂 Sodium Read more
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Synergistic Effects of Methocarbamol and Therapeutic Massage on Horses
Introduction Methocarbamol, marketed under the brand name Robaxin, is a centrally acting muscle relaxant commonly prescribed by veterinarians for horses to alleviate muscle spasms, pain, and discomfort associated with musculoskeletal conditions. Given that your horse was prescribed this medication for sore muscles and related fascia, it makes sense to combine it with a therapy that Read more
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Thoracolumbar Fascia in Horses: Function and Importance
The thoracolumbar fascia is a broad sheet of connective tissue that extends from the thoracic to the lumbar regions of the back. It spans from the withers (the area at the top of the shoulders) to the sacrum, providing support and facilitating the transfer of muscular forces. Origin: The thoracolumbar fascia originates from the nuchal Read more
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Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis (EOTRH)
Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis (EOTRH) is a progressive dental disease primarily affecting the incisor and canine teeth of horses, typically those over 15 years of age. This condition involves the resorption of dental structures, where the body’s own cells, called odontoclasts, break down and absorb the mineralized tissue of the teeth. Concurrently, hypercementosis Read more
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21 Interesting Facts About Horse Sweat
1. Horses sweat to regulate their body temperature, particularly during exercise, stressful situations or in hot weather. Sweating helps dissipate heat through evaporation, preventing overheating. 2. Unlike humans, who primarily lose heat through sweating, horses rely on a combination of sweating (roughly 65-70% of body heat is lost via the evaporation of sweat) and respiratory Read more
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24 Interesting Facts About Anhidrosis in Horses
More research is needed to identify specific causes, develop effective treatments, and improve our understanding of and management practices for anhidrosis. Read more
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Potential Benefits of Massage Therapy for Nerve Injuries in Athletic Horses
Massage therapy is known to help relieve chronic pain in both horses and humans. Researchers believe might work by affecting brain function. To explore this, a team studied rats with injured sciatic nerves. They massaged the affected muscles daily for four weeks using a custom device. The results, seen through brain scans, showed that massage Read more