Horse Health | From Sterilization to Stitches: Handling Horse Wounds

Wound care, colic, abnormal mare behavior, health alerts, and more! [TheHorse.com]( HORSE HEALTH Newsletter May 9, 2023 [View this email in browser]( [Like us on Facebook]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Pinterest]( [Follow us on Instagram]( Article [From Sterilization to Stitches: Handling Horse Wounds]( Veterinarians weigh in on the do's and don'ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery. [Read Now]( ADVERTISEMENT Special Feature [Dealing With Equine Colic: Here are 33 Do’s and Don’ts]( Do you know what to do—and just as importantly, what not to do—if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse's life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products. [Read Now]( Commentary [Why Is My Horse Eating Dirt?]( Horses might eat dirt due to nutrient deficiencies, among other causes. [Read Now]( ADVERTISEMENT Article [Abnormal Mare Behavior? Don’t Blame It On Her Hormones]( A research team found that abnormal behavior doesn’t always correlate with elevated ovarian hormones. [Read Now]( Health Alert [Strangles Confirmed in Neighboring Florida Counties]( Horses in St. Lucie and Martin counties are positive for strangles. [Read Now]( Health Alert [Washington Rescue Horse Positive for Strangles]( The horse resides in Snohomish County. [Read Now]( THIS WEEK’S POLL [Virtual Learning Opportunities]( What topic would you most like to hear about at the 2023 EquiSUMMIT virtual learning event? [Insulin dynamics]( [Laminitis]( [Pre and probiotics]( [Exercise physiology]( [Stress and the gut-brain axis]( [Allergy mitigation]( LAST WEEK’S POLL [Access to Green Grass]( How much access does your horse have to fresh pasture? [View Results]( Article [Managing Horse Wounds to Prevent Scarring]( A reader says wounds on her horse's legs "scar" during healing. A veterinarian offers advice on how owners can help their horses' wounds heal optimally and with a good cosmetic outcome. [Read Now]( Health Alert [Ontario Mare Positive for Strangles]( The horse resides in the Regional Municipality of Halton, where 17 horses are exposed. [Read Now]( Health Alert [Equine Influenza Case in Washington]( One horse in Whatcom County was confirmed positive for equine influenza in early April. [Read Now]( Article [Using Amniotic Membrane for Wound Healing in Horses]( Researchers have discovered a way to make equine amniotic membrane, a treatment option for wound healing, more accessible. [Read Now]( [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( • [Manage All Newsletter Subscriptions]( • [Privacy Policy]( • [Contact Us]( Copyright © 2023 Equine Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 2365 Harrodsburg Rd #A200 Lexington, KY 40504-3331 Please do not reply to this message. This e-mail box is not monitored, and any e-mails received at this e-mail address will not be read. PARTNERS IN EQUINE HEALTH [AAEP Media Partner]( [AAEVT]( [IAPF]( [EPM Society] [BEVA](