Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Learn why some horses are more likely to develop EMS and associated laminitis and how to tell if your horse is at risk.
West Nile virus has infected more than 29,000 U.S. horses since 1999. Learn about the disease and how to protect your horses in this updated interactive feature.
Learn about signs of Potomac horse fever, treatment, and prevention.
Learn about the 4 stages of wound repair and the steps you can take to help your horse’s wounds heal.
Discover what researchers are learning about the microbiota’s role in the horse’s digestive system, respiratory tract, skin, and more.
Our equine nutrition expert offers a reader advice on how to feed a thin horse with a history of laminitis without causing another bout of the disease.
Learn to navigate the murky waters of diagnostic testing for this zoonotic disease.
If you’re making changes to a horse’s diet, do it slowly. Learn why this applies to not only concentrate feeds but also forage.
Commonly known as “heaves,” equine asthma is a serious condition that requires proper diagnosis, management, and often treatment.
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is a progressive and potentially fatal neurologic disease in horses caused by protozoal microorganisms, most commonly S. neurona. Sponsored by Marquis.
Horses living in areas with sandy soil are at a greater risk of sand colic and impactions. An equine nutritionist offers advice on mitigating this risk.
Chronic diarrhea can be very frustrating for horse owners and veterinarians to treat. An equine nutritionist offers advice for handling these challenging cases.
Exercise significantly affects risk of gastric ulcer development in horses, particularly in the glandular region, which underscores the need for management precautions.
Everything you need to know about glandular and squamous gastric ulcers in horses, from clinical signs to treatment.
Grazing muzzles can promote equine weight loss, but it is important to introduce them correctly so horses know how to use them and don’t become stressed.
Follow these steps to help your overweight horse subsist on fewer calories.
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