White Line Disease in Horses
Also known as “seedy toe,” white line disease is a serious hoof condition that requires vet and farrier intervention.
Fear in Horses
Learn about what horses experience when they feel afraid and how to manage their fear reactions.
Fact Sheet: Fescue Toxicosis
The fungus that lives inside infected tall fescue can have negative effects on broodmares and their foals. Download this free fact sheet to learn more.
Fact Sheet: Rabies in Horses
Rabies is a severe, life-threatening neurologic disease that can affect all mammals, including horses, dogs, cats, skunks, wolves, foxes, raccoons, and bats. Download this free fact sheet to learn what steps you can take to protect your horse.
Fact Sheet: Thrush in Horses
Thrush is a common, smelly hoof diseases can affect any horse. Download this free fact sheet to learn about the clinical signs, treatment options, prognosis, and methods of prevention.
Prebiotics and Probiotics
Prebiotics and probiotics are dietary supplements given to horses in an effort to prevent or treat certain illnesses or simply to promote a healthy gastrointestinal (GI) system.
Identification Methods for Horses
Permanent, tamper-resistant, and accurate identification of horses provides positive proof of ownership. The identification of race, performance, sale, and show horses, broodmares, and stallions can be achieved rapidly using a variety of methods.
Equine Functional Electronic Stimulation (FES)
An established human therapy helps horses as well. Learn about FES and its possible equine applications.
Standing MRI: Use in Diagnosing Equine Lameness
Find out why standing MRI is useful for identifying complex issues in horse hooves and limbs.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Not all fats or fatty acids are created equal; some are more beneficial than others for horses.
Caring for Senior Horses
Find out what your elderly horse needs to stay healthy in his golden years.
Fact Sheet: Hay Soaking
Learn about the potential benefits of soaking your horse’s hay, methods for soaking, and what to do with the remaining liquid (hint: don’t use it to water plants) in this information packed fact sheet.
Equine Respiratory System
Equine respiratory system dysfunction is an important cause of exercise intolerance and poor performance in horses.
Fact Sheet: Rhodococcus equi
Rhodococcus equi is well known for its ability to cause severe pneumonia in young foals, but it can also cause septic arthritis (infection of joints), osteomyelitis (infection of bones), neonatal diarrhea (enterocolitis), and more.
Compounding Drugs
There are two main types of pharmaceutical drugs: those manufactured by pharmaceutical companies and are FDA approved; and those that are “compounded” by either a licensed veterinarian or pharmacist. In equine medicine, compounded drugs are only considered if a horse needs to be treated with a medication but no FDA-approved formulation is licensed for horses.
West Nile Virus (WNV)
West Nile Virus (WNV) causes a potentially fatal encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord) in a variety of species such as birds, horses, and humans.
