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Poll Recap: Seasonal Respiratory Allergies

Jennifer Whittle May 16, 2017

Of the 268 respondents, 93 (35%) said their horses suffer from seasonal respiratory allergies.

Comparing SAA Levels in Horses With Respiratory Diseases

Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS April 30, 2017

Horses with noninfectious respiratory disease had much lower SAA concentrations than horses with infectious disease.

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Edited Press Release March 19, 2017

Ammonia exposure during transport can have negative effects on the respiratory system. Here’s how to control it.

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The Horse Staff December 25, 2016

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Breathing Heavy: Heaves in Horses

Edited Press Release November 2, 2016

While we can’t cure heaves, or equine asthma, we can help manage their signs of disease. Here’s how.

Survey: One-Third of Horses With Health Problems are Lame

Edited Press Release October 7, 2016

The British survey results also suggest that lamenesses are more likely to originate in the limb than in the foot.

Levalbuterol Tested as Heaves Treatment

Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS September 25, 2016

Levalbuterol is an effective bronchodilator but has a relatively short duration of action, researchers found.

Studying Heaves in Horses Could Help Humans With Asthma

Edited Press Release August 27, 2016

Researchers are studying underlying genetic factors that lead some horses to develop heaves while others don’t.

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Rose Nolen-Walston, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM June 21, 2016

Does your horse have asthma? UPenn’s Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston shares management tips for offering your horse relief.

‘Equine Asthma’ Now an Official Diagnosis

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc June 7, 2016

Inflammatory airway disease and recurrent airway obstruction fall under the “equine asthma syndrome” umbrella.

Is a Respiratory Virus Behind Equine IAD?

Katie Navarra March 25, 2016

Researchers found a “strong association” between horses developing asthma after contracting a rhinitis virus.

Barn Air Quality Affects Horses’ Breathing

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine March 18, 2016

Learn how to make changes around the barn to reduce horses’ likelihood of developing respiratory disease.

Keeping Horses in the Asphalt Jungle

Amber Heintzberger December 10, 2015

From vets stuck in city traffic to vexing ventilation issues, urban-dwelling horse owners deal with unique challenges.

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The Horse Staff December 9, 2015

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The Connection Between Moldy Hay and Heaves

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment September 27, 2015

Moldy hay can can contribute to several respiratory problems in horses, the most important of which is heaves.

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The Horse Staff September 4, 2015

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