Creature Comforts

Parakeratosis is a nutritional skin disorder in swine caused mainly by poor zinc availability, especially in growing pigs. It leads to crusting…

Slaframine poisoning, also called slobbers syndrome, is a mycotoxic condition caused by contaminated legume forage. It most often affects horses and cattle,…

Nonprotein nitrogen can be a cost-effective feed ingredient for ruminants, but excess intake can rapidly cause fatal ammonia toxicosis. Learn the warning…

Non-infectious respiratory diseases in cattle can cause major losses through reduced productivity, treatment costs, and mortality. This guide covers pulmonary emphysema, pulmonary…

Carpal bone fractures are a major cause of lameness in performance horses and require prompt diagnosis to prevent long-term joint damage. This…

Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) are an important tool in veterinary medicine for managing hypertension, CHF, and proteinuria. Telmisartan is the leading…

Pseudocowpox is a contagious parapoxvirus infection that causes characteristic teat and udder lesions in dairy cattle. It can reduce milking efficiency and…

Learn proven strategies for managing sows and gilts across the reproductive cycle, from breeding preparation to farrowing and piglet care. Improve fertility,…

Horse leg paralysis is a serious neurologic condition that can affect one or both limbs and requires prompt veterinary care. This guide…

Besnoitiosis is a parasitic disease caused by Besnoitia protozoa that affects multiple animal species, especially cattle and equids. It can cause chronic…

Eosinophilic granuloma is a common inflammatory skin condition in horses that causes firm, raised nodules, often along the back or saddle area.…

Facial paralysis in horses affects the facial nerve and can cause drooping, poor blinking, drooling, and feeding issues. This guide covers common…