Photosensitization in Horses
Learn about this uncommon yet potentially serious cause of equine dermatological conditions.
Ultrasound Tissue Characterization in Equine Tendon Rehab
Learn how ultrasound tissue characterization can help veterinarians guide horses’ return from injury.
Sand Colic in Horses: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Sand accumulation in the horse’s gut can lead to obstructions, irritation, and signs of colic, weight loss, and diarrhea.
An Update on Rotavirus in Foals
Rotaviral diarrhea is a life-threatening disease that usually affects foals younger than 6 months.
The Power of NSAIDs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are among the most common drugs veterinarians administer and prescribe to horses.
Testing Horses for PPID: Challenges of Interpretation
Many factors—most importantly, season—can influence which PPID test your veterinarian performs and how he or she interprets it.
The Impending Equine Health Care Crisis
The supply of equine veterinarians is diminishing rapidly. How can horse owners help?
Vaccinating Horses: What, When, and Why?
Regular, strategic vaccination is a safe, effective method to greatly minimize the chances of deadly diseases impacting your herd.
Types of Equine Respiratory Disease
Learn more about equine asthma, acute respiratory infections, and shipping fever in horses.
What Owners Need to Know About Equine Euthanasia
Learn about the AAEP’s euthanasia guidelines and how to cope with the loss of an equine partner.
Fluid Therapy: A Life-Saving Measure
Learn how fluid therapy enhances horses’ recovery from life-threatening diseases by correcting dehydration and shock.
Understanding Strangles in Horses
This common and highly contagious respiratory disease affects horses worldwide.
How to Help Your Horse Avoid Heat Stress This Summer
Follow these steps to keep your horse cool and comfortable in the heat.
Equine Vaccination: What, When, and Why?
Regular, strategic vaccination is a safe, effective method to greatly minimize the chances of deadly diseases impacting your herd.
Incorporating Chiropractic Into a Horse’s Care
This therapy is proving to be an essential part of the horse’s routine health and well-being.
How to Sweat a Horse’s Leg
Learn about the technique and timing of this mainstay in conservative management of equine leg injuries.