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Heaves Lecture Scheduled for Sept. 15

The Horse Staff September 4, 2015

Dr. Emilie Setlakwe will present “A Cough, a Wheeze, Could it be Heaves?” at Tryon Equine Hospital.

senior horses with ppid; MRI Can Help Diagnose Early Stage PPID

Tips for Maintaining Aged Horses’ Health

Erica Larson August 28, 2015

Find out how to ensure your senior horses stay healthy all through their golden years.

Heaves and Tracheal Microbiomes: Is There a Connection?

Erica Larson August 16, 2015

Researchers learned that the total bacterial load was higher in horses with heaves than in healthy horses, and more.

The Impact of Omega-3s on Horses with Lower Airway Disease

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM May 25, 2015

Researchers found that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can reduce signs of chronic lower airway disease in horses.

Genetic Disorders: Breed by Breed

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 11, 2015

By knowing what conditions certain horses are predisposed to, owners and breeders can take preventive steps.

What Should I Do if My Horse Was Exposed to Disease?

A Fresh Look at Heaves

Heather Smith Thomas January 16, 2015

Researchers’ definition of this respiratory issue continues to evolve. Here’s what we currently know.

Heaves, COPD, RAO, or Simply Equine Asthma?

Equine Disease Quarterly January 6, 2015

What’s the difference between heaves, COPD, RAO, and equine asthma? Dr. Laurent Couetil explains.

Horse Welfare: Keeping Horses Healthy Through the Winter

Edited Press Release December 16, 2014

Here’s a look at three health conditions to watch for during the winter that could negatively impact equine welfare.

Infographic: Heaves

The Horse Staff November 26, 2014

Recurrent airway obstruction is a chronic respiratory problem similar to asthma in humans. Help your heavy horse breath easy with tips from our visual guide.

Airway Remodeling in Heaves

Jean-Pierre Lavoie, DMV, Dipl. ACVIM June 30, 2014

Airway remodeling occurs in horses with long-term, unresolved inflammation caused by recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), the disease commonly known as heaves. Is it possible to reverse this negative effect in horses?

Helping Horses with Heaves

TheHorse.com May 25, 2014

Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO, once known as chronic obstructive pulmonary dysfunction, or COPD) can stop an otherwise healthy athletic horse in his tracks. Learn how to help a horse suffering from heaves in this live event.

Infographic: Respiratory Health

The Horse Staff March 31, 2014

Respiratory-related health conditions are the second leading cause of poor performance in athletic horses. Learn more about equine respiratory health with this easy-to-follow visual guide.