Genetic Conditions by Body System

Testing for and identifying which horses could potentially be affected by genetic conditions is important not only for buyers and breeders but also for the overall health of the breed itself.

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Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis Update

Learn about the newest advances in testing for and treating EPM in horses, as well as long-term management strategies.

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Horses and Infectious Disease

Learn about 20 important equine infectious diseases that could make your horse sick, how they are spread, and ways to prevent them in our easy-to-follow visual guide.

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Health Alert: West Nile Virus in Horses

Health Alert: West Nile Virus

Josie Traub-Dargatz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Colorado State University shares what owners need to know about West Nile virus, its clinical signs in horses, and treatment and prevention methods.

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Health Alert: Rabies

Amy Johnson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of the University of Pennsylvania’s College of Veterinary Medicine shares what owners need to know about rabies in horses, its clinical signs, and treatment and prevention methods.

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