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Ack!!  Strangles!!

Ack!!  Strangles!!

The mention of strangles among horseman is enough to elicit a cringeworthy response comparable to colic.  We all know it’s wildly contagious and we should avoid it like the plague, but what else do we need to know to keep our herd safe? What is Strangles? Strangles is...
Choke in Horses

Choke in Horses

Choke in humans is often an obstruction of the trachea leading to a restriction or complete blockage of air passing into the lungs – something that is instantly life-threatening.  In horses, “choke” is an esophageal obstruction, usually due to poorly masticated...