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Health Conditions to Consider When Trying a Horse

Katie Navarra September 25, 2024

Work with your veterinarian and watch for signs of these 5 health conditions when you’re trying a horse to buy.

wellness exams for horses; Prepurchase Exams: Not Just Looking for Lameness

Equine Prepurchase Exams: Not Just Looking for Lameness

Sarah Evers Conrad March 26, 2024

Find out what conditions, beyond lameness, a veterinarian might uncover during a prepurchase exam.

Can Nutrition Help a Horse With Uveitis?

Clair Thunes, PhD March 25, 2024

One equine nutritionist offers dietary advice that might help reduce inflammation and guard against gastric ulcers during NSAID treatment for uveitis.

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The Latest on Equine Regenerative Medicine

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 5, 2024

Learn about new applications for biologic therapies to treat horse’s infertility, wounds, ligament injuries, and eye issues. Read more in The Horse‘s Research Roundup 2023 issue.

Caring for Senior Horses in Cold Weather

Sallie S. Hyman, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, CVA February 23, 2024

Cold weather affects older horses more than it does their younger companions. Learn how to keep your senior comfortable and healthy during cold weather.

Emerging Equine Eye Therapies

Chris White, DVM December 26, 2023

Learn about 4 cutting-edge treatments for equine eye issues ranging from corneal ulcers to cancer.

The Accident-Prone Horse

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 18, 2023

Is your horse accident-prone? Our sources share how to manage these Bubble-Wrap-worthy equids and the best ways to avoid problems in the first place.

The Equine Microbiota by Body System

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 11, 2023

Discover what researchers are learning about the microbiota’s role in the horse’s digestive system, respiratory tract, skin, and more.

Advanced Imaging of the Equine Head

UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report July 6, 2023

Advancements in equine imaging have made it possible for veterinarians to better understand the anatomy and pathologies of their patients.

Medicating a Horse’s Eye

Equus October 22, 2022

Administering eye medication can be tricky, but these tips make the task easier.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Equine Dermatology

UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report August 9, 2022

Stephen White, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, shares some lesser-known facts about equine dermatology.

General Anesthesia for Senior Horses: What Are the Risks?

Lori Bidwell, DVM, Dipl. ACVA July 21, 2022

For an older horse, veterinarians recommend general anesthesia with oxygen and monitoring of vital signs when undergoing surgery.

Eyelash Malformation Genetic Variant Identified in Friesians

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 13, 2022

Friesian breeders can test for the variant to implement early veterinary management and avoid breeding carriers.

Big Problems for Equine Eyes

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 22, 2022

Horses have big eyes—which can lead to big problems. Learn how to recognize common signs of eye injuries and what to do about them.

A Look Into the Equine Eye’s Fungal Microbiome

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 31, 2021

Researchers used genomic sequencing to identify fungi living in healthy eyes and found differences between pastured and stalled horses.

The Buyer’s Guide to Prepurchase Exams

Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM August 25, 2021

He might seem perfect—but before you call him yours, determine if a horse is sound and serviceable for the job at hand and if you can live with his inevitable flaws.