
Autoimmune Diseases Affecting Horses
Learn about some of the rare autoimmune diseases that affect the horse’s skin, blood vessels, and the gastrointestinal tract in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.


Learn about some of the rare autoimmune diseases that affect the horse’s skin, blood vessels, and the gastrointestinal tract in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.

Choose safer times of day and grasses for your horses’ turnout while safeguarding their feet from laminitis.

Horses evolved to eat frequent, small roughage meals throughout the day, so why do we only feed them twice?

Nutritional strategies targeting oxidative stress and inflammation can help maintain cellular balance and support a horse’s long-term health and performance.

Expanding tick ranges and emerging pathogens are increasing the risk of tick-borne diseases in horses. Learn what researchers and vets say about protecting your horse.

Where do free radicals come from, and how do antioxidants regain control of these wayward molecules? We answer these questions and more.

Researchers have defined the significance of suspensory ligament abnormalities and their impact on racehorse performance.

Recent research offers fresh insights on post-ovulation breeding timing, risks of broodmare obesity, and twin reduction outcomes.

Use SMART supplementation strategies and the ACCLAIM system to find a quality product.

Scientists are studying the safety, efficacy, mechanisms of action, and pharmacokinetics of equine nutritional supplements.

During the 2024 AAEP Kester News Hour experts shared new research on equine genetics, atrial fibrillation detection, neck pain, and updated EHV guidelines.

Researchers described the most common abnormalities seen on imaging in nonlame show jumpers—problems that could lead to lameness in the horses’ future.

Laminitis in horses involves multiple pain pathways. Here’s how veterinarians can effectively address them using targeted treatment strategies.

Changing antibiotic prescribing habits can be challenging for practitioners, but small steps, peer support, and stewardship guidelines can improve antimicrobial use.

Learn why experts are questioning routine antibiotic use in equine orthopedic surgery and how alternative strategies can help reduce infection risk.

Reserve antibiotics in equine reproduction for proven infections, not routine use. Vets should utilize alternative treatments to reduce AMR risk when possible.
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