What Equine Nasal Discharge Tells Us

Causes of snotty noses can range from benign to catastrophic

It starts with a drip: a bit of clear nasal discharge apparent as you wipe one of your horse’s nostrils while tacking up. It’s chilly out and, quite honestly, your own nose is running a bit, so you think it’s probably nothing.

Nasal drainage can be due to something as basic as a dusty arena to a life-threatening emergency. 

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