Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Researchers investigated fecal sample analysis as a noninvasive alternative diagnostic method for IBD in horses.
Veterinarians describe 10 skin conditions that could affect your horse, how to treat them, and how to prevent them in the future.
Antimicrobial-resistant infections continue to challenge veterinarians and compromise horse health. Here’s what practitioners are doing to curb it and how you can help.
Researchers say a high-fiber diet can help improve the health of your horse’s gut microbiome. Here’s what you need to know.
Researchers describe the pros, cons, and clinical applications of this genome sequencing method.
Learn how to calculate the amount of forage your horse or pony needs to achieve a healthy weight and what types of hay might be best for weight loss.
Late in pregnancy, mares’ abdominal space is limited, and they can experience colic. Learn more in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.
Behavioral issues in horses often stem from underlying physical problems, requiring careful evaluation to identify and address root causes.
Learn about the common signs of pigeon fever in horses—including abscesses in chest—how your vet might diagnose and treat the disease, and how you can prevent it.
Here’s how you and your veterinarian can work together to reduce your horse’s risk of developing joint disease in his early years.
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.
Colic surgery outcomes aren’t guaranteed, but acting quickly reduces risks, and mild complications occur far more frequently than serious ones, if at all.
Driving horses, whether pulling a plow, going for a pleasure drive, or competing, face health considerations similar to and distinct from those of typical sport horses.
Do you struggle to get pills into your horse? A nutritionist offers advice and some precautions.
Learn about 14 types of colic, or abdominal pain, in horses and their prognoses.
Is it better to leave your barn doors and windows open during winter or close them? Will your horses be healthier living outside during winter? Two experts explain.
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