Commonly known as “heaves,” equine asthma is a serious condition that requires proper diagnosis, management, and often treatment. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Dr. Aja Harvey explains why an old horse might suddenly become very itchy, and how owners can prevent it.
Veterinary intervention can make itchy horses more comfortable and keep allergies under control. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.
Smoky air makes breathing difficult and can exacerbate equine asthma. Learn how to support your horse’s respiratory health via nutrition and reduce airway irritants during fire season.
Learn how air quality issues such as wildfire smoke and pollution can affect your horse’s respiratory health.
Since 2008 the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine and Merck Animal Health have worked to cultivate a strong biosurveillance program.
The do’s and don’ts of feeding horses with 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more.
Researchers have determined that testing bronchoalveolar lavage fluid might be the most accurate way to diagnose horses with equine asthma.
Researchers are working to find a way to individualize equine asthma treatment and are looking for more horses to participate in this study.
Many respiratory conditions affecting horses cause similar signs, so it is vital for owners and veterinarians to pursue a diagnosis and create a treatment plan.
Steaming might be the more effective option for reducing allergens in hay.
In this case report we see how a senior horse diagnosed with severe equine asthma repeatedly developed pneumonia. Read more in this article from the Spring 2023 issue of The Horse.
Dietary adjustments might help horses with recurrent airway obstruction breathe better.
Does alfalfa cause kidney or respiratory problems or make horses hyper? Specialists shed light on these myths and more.
Correct diagnosis of equine asthma is crucial to finding a treatment that works for your horse.
Horses exposed to fire smoke can suffer respiratory injury; knowing what is normal can help you determine whether your horse might need veterinary attention.
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