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10 Equine Asthma Resources on TheHorse.com
Owners often seek advice and tips on ways to keep their RAO-affected horses healthy, so we’ve scoured our archives and compiled 10 resources available for free on TheHorse.com.
Study Finds High Rate of Bit-Related Lesions in Trotting Horses
Finnish researchers found that 83% of the Standardbred horses and 90% of the Finnhorses (a local draft breed) had acute lesions resulting from their bits post-racing. Mares were at a greater risk of mouth injury.
Infographic: Scratches in Horses
Discover the possible causes of scratches and how you can prevent and treat this frustrating dermatitis often found on a horse’s pastern in our step-by-step visual guide.
Osteoarthritis in Lusitanos Usually Minimal, Study Shows
A new European study has shown that Lusitanos had few OA lesions on radiographs, and when they did, the lesions were relatively minor.
AAEP Releases EPM Guidelines
The guidelines, available as a PDF file, were reviewed and approved by the AAEP’s infectious disease committee and board of directors.
Quebec Horse Euthanized Due to Neurologic EHV-1
Six exposed horses remain quarantined.
Is There a ‘Right Kind of Salt’ for Horses?
An equine nutritionist addresses the different types of salt available and how to pick the right one.
Save That Foal: How to Keep Newborn Foals Healthy
Give your new foal the best chance for a healthy start to life by understanding the red flags—and the green lights—of neonatal health.
Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in Two Ontario Horses
The cases bring the province’s number of affected equine premises to three.
Is Your Broodmare a Candidate for a Foal-Heat Pregnancy?
Five clues she’s not ready to breed on the first heat after foaling, along with principles to follow if she is.
California Horse Tests Positive for EIA
Test results are pending for 62 exposed horses on the affected horse’s home premises.
How Veterinarians Can Safely Restrain Down Horses
Vets and handlers can take these steps to keep horses restrained during recovery or rescue.
Virginia Farms Released From EHV Quarantine
Both Hanover County farms have completed EHV monitoring.
Rehab Exercises Can Improve Horses’ Postural Stability
Researchers confirmed using resistance band systems, balance pads, and dynamic mobilization can help improve spinal muscle characteristics and postural stability.
Foal Neurologic Exams: Steps and Signs of Disease
Neurologic examinations in foals are easy to perform and provide useful information about the neonate’s overall health status.
Understanding Equine Vaccines
Horses are susceptible to a number of viral and bacterial diseases for which the equine industry has produced safe and effective vaccinations.
