A Fresh Look at Heaves
Researchers’ definition of this respiratory issue continues to evolve. Here’s what we currently know.
Neurectomy for Laminitis
My veterinarian suspects my horse has laminitis. Would a neurectomy help my horse’s condition?
EMS: Equine Enemy No. 1
Equine metabolic syndrome doesn’t just cause equids’ girths to expand; it can also lead to other health conditions.
Understanding Coronavirus
For years, veterinarians have recognized equine coronavirus (ECoV) as a cause of intestinal disease in foals. Recently, however, gastrointestinal illness associated with ECoV has been seen in adult horses.
State Travel Requirements
Find out who to call and what papers to gather before heading out-of-state with your horse.
It’s All Foreign to Me
Find out which foreign animal diseases North American horse owners need to keep an eye on and why.
Feeding Horses in Drought Conditions
Prepare for drought long before pastures wither and hay supplies dwindle.
EPM’s Lesser-Known Cause: N. hughesi
Researchers are studying the epidemiology of Neospora hughesi in horses with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM).
Hypersalivation in Horses
Does your horse drool like a dog? Here are some reasons why, from the benign to the life threatening.
Nearly Nontoxic Insect Control
Fewer flies and less chemical warfare can create a healthier barn environment for you and your horse.
When in Doubt, Turn Out
If our goal is to produce horses that are athletically talented and sufficiently resilient to withstand maximal competitive efforts, there is no substitute for a natural upbringing with full-time turnout on varied terrain.
Castration: The When and How
Science trumps tradition when it comes to gelding male horses.
Stop the Bleeding
As prevalent as EIPH is, we still don’t fully understand this potentially performance-limiting condition; here’s what scientists are trying to find out.
Promoting Equine Metabolic Wellness
Equine metabolic syndrome and Cushing’s disease prevention start from birth and include regular veterinary exams and proper nutrition.
Intercepting Parasite Resistance
Practicing fecal egg count testing, selective deworming, and other management strategies to help ward off increasing parasite resistance to anthelmintics.
Equine Rhinitis Virus
Leading rhinitis researchers share the latest developments regarding this respiratory-disease-causing virus.