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Health Conditions to Consider When Trying a Horse

Katie Navarra September 25, 2024

Work with your veterinarian and watch for signs of these 5 health conditions when you’re trying a horse to buy.

Pinpointing Poor Performance in Horses

Lucile Vigouroux September 10, 2024

Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.

Feeding Horses With Special Needs

Lucile Vigouroux May 19, 2024

Read about the do’s and don’ts of feeding horses with 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more.

Increased Airway Innervation Associated with Severe Equine Asthma

Kristi Gran, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM May 3, 2024

Horses with asthma have more nerves in their airways than unaffected horses. Researchers believe these new findings could lead to improved equine asthma treatments.

Solving the Equine Asthma Riddle

Anna Sochocky April 26, 2024

Correct diagnosis of equine asthma is crucial to finding a treatment that works for your horse.

Equine Lower Airway Evaluations: From Start to Finish

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 25, 2024

Veterinarians must consider certain factors when performing diagnostics to identify the source of respiratory disease.

Case Study: Asthma Progressing to Pneumonia in an Older Horse

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 3, 2024

In this case report we see how a senior horse diagnosed with severe equine asthma repeatedly developed pneumonia.

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Equine Prepurchase Exams: Not Just Looking for Lameness

Sarah Evers Conrad March 26, 2024

Find out what conditions, beyond lameness, a veterinarian might uncover during a prepurchase exam.

Supporting Your Horse’s Airways Through Nutrition

Anna Pesta Dunaway, PhD December 18, 2023

If your horse is living in an area with poor air quality, he might benefit from wet or steamed hay and omega-3 supplementation.

Horse Stall Cleaning Tips and Tricks

Haylie Kerstetter November 28, 2023

Learn how to choose the right bedding, effectively clean your horse’s stall, and protect his airways from ammonia. Sponsored by Sweet PDZ.

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Winter Horse Barn Ventilation

Morgan Hayes, P.E. October 19, 2023

One expert explains why closing your barn doors and windows during the winter might not be ideal for your horse’s health.

Helping Horses Cope With and Recover From Poor Air Quality

Stacy Pigott October 18, 2023

Poor air quality from wildfire smoke can be very dangerous for horses. An equine internal medicine specialist offers advice.

How Air Quality Impacts Horse Health

Anna Sochocky October 17, 2023

Learn how air quality issues such as wildfire smoke and pollution can affect your horse’s respiratory health.

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The Ins and Outs of Severe Equine Asthma

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 23, 2023

Commonly known as “heaves,” equine asthma is a serious condition that requires proper diagnosis, management, and often treatment.

Managing Old Horses With Allergies

Haylie Kerstetter June 28, 2023

Dr. Aja Harvey explains why an old horse might suddenly become very itchy, and how owners can prevent it.

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