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Arabian Horse Foundation Announces Equine Research Funding

Edited Press Release November 18, 2015

The foundation is supporting projects on EMS, juvenile idiopathic epilepsy, and hoof imbalance and lameness.

Participation Sought in Study on JIE in Arabians

Edited Press Release February 24, 2015

Researchers are working to identify the genetic cause of juvenile idiopathic epilepsy (JIE) in Arabian horses.

Concerning Collapse

Allison Stewart, BVSc(hons), MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC February 5, 2013

My horse collapsed at a show, but had normal vitals upon standing. Now she’s lethargic. What could be wrong?

Steps Taken to Classify Seizures in Horses

Maureen Blaney Flietner February 24, 2012

Compared to what’s known about seizures in other species, there’s surprisingly little data on equine seizures.

Protein Levels and Seizures?

Darien J. Feary, BVSc, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC November 1, 2008

I have a 37-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony mare who has been having seizures on and off for about two years. I

Traumatic Brain Injury in Horses

Christy M. West March 15, 2008

“Head trauma is common in horses, and a number of these cases will present with neurologic signs consistent with brain injury,” began Darien Feary, BVSc, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC, a lecturer in equine medicine with the University of Sydney,

Unsettled Slumber

Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB August 1, 2007

My horse might have sleeping problems. I have seen him almost fall over trying to sleep. Is this normal?

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A.C. Asbury, DVM December 6, 2006

What causes seizures in horses? Is there anything we can do?

Seizures in Horses

The Horse Staff September 17, 2006

What causes seizures, and is there anything I can do to prevent them from happening?

Out of Control

Michael Ball, DVM April 1, 2006

One night you hear kicking and crashing coming from the barn and think you have a cast horse. You run to see if you can help, and what you find is a horse down on his side paddling as if galloping on the ground. His head and neck are extended an

Cushing’s and Seizures?

Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS November 5, 2001

Could Cushing’s syndrome be a possible cause of seizures?

Dummy Foals

William Bernard, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM January 1, 1996

My mare suffered a dystocia and the foal had to be taken to a local veterinary hospital for care. The veterinarian termed him a dummy foal, but said his chances of being a normal adult were very good. What can you tell me about a dummy foal?