Horse owners will likely keep this checklist and photo-filled story on equine nasal discharge. The article will cause horse owners to notice their horses’ sniffles and consider calling their veterinarian. Veterinary hospital personnel will appreciate the resource, as well.
Source: Equus, January 2016, page 26. (direct link unavailable)
The color, odor, quantity and consistency of a horse’s nasal discharge may signal illness or injury. If you see these signs, call your veterinarian right away: foul-smelling discharge; bright red blood; dark blood; thick, yellow, pus-filled mucus; saliva and chewed food emerging from the nose or mouth.
INSIGHTS: The photo examples in this article are excellent. Also, from this issue see the article, Improve your eye for lameness, on pages 34 – 39. The author suggests using cellphone video as a tool to assess lameness including sharing videos with veterinarians.