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Equine First-Aid Basics, Part 2

Being prepared for an equine emergency can help make the situation less stressful and result in a more positive outcome.

Myths About Equine Colic Surgery

A veterinarian dispels 4 common rumors that often sway an owner’s decision to pursue surgery for a colicking horse.

Equine First-Aid Basics, Part 1

Find out what items should be in your horse’s first-aid kit, what they’re used for, and how to store them.

Risk and Reality: Horse Parasite Control and Anthelmintic Resistance

Managing parasites and preventing worm-related disease in horses is a complex topic. Learn why fecal egg counts are important and how to identify which anthelmintic (deworming) treatments are effective on your farm.

Holistic Horse Care: What Does it Mean?

Here’s what you need to know about holistic veterinary medicine and how vets can integrate it into everyday practice.

How to Be Prepared for Farm Calls

We asked two mobile equine veterinarians how clients can prepare both themselves and their horses for veterinary visits. Here are 10 ways you can help your vet maximize time, cut costs, and ensure you get the service you want—and, perhaps, go the extra mile when you need it most.

Spring Grass Safety for Your Horse

As benign as it might seem, this fresh forage can cause more harm than good. Here’s what to remember.

Spring Calories Count for Horses

Your horse came out of winter in good body condition. Find out how can you keep that trend going as the grass greens.

Is It Lyme Disease?

A veterinarian shares the latest research findings regarding Lyme disease in horses and her practical experience as a veterinary internal medicine specialist in the heart of Lyme country.

Equine Dwarfism: Not a Small Problem

Dwarfism in horses causes major health challenges, leading to a heightened risk of functional handicaps, nutritional disorders, chronic pain, and serious welfare concerns.

Heart of the Matter: Equine Cardiac Health

Take a look at the remarkable equine heart and what can go wrong with it, such as murmurs and atrial fibrillation.

A Closer Look at Comorbidities in Horses

Horses can experience more than one disease process at the same time, an occurrence known as comorbidity. In this article, we’ll take a look at equine diseases such as PPID and laminitis that veterinarians most commonly see in conjunction with other conditions.