Antimicrobials, Lower Airway Disease, and Equine Athletes
Erica Larson
November 19, 2021
The choice to use antimicrobials to treat lower airway issues in horses isn’t always clear.
The choice to use antimicrobials to treat lower airway issues in horses isn’t always clear.
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Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage is a condition in which horses experience lung bleeding during exercise. Veterinarians and researchers continue to investigate the condition.
Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes offers tips on how to safely soak hay for horses.
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Scientists looked at the drug’s safety, efficacy, and ease of use under natural conditions.
Ditching dry hay in favor of cleaner forage options improved racehorse airway inflammation.
A study using the test found asthmatic horses appear to have allergic triggers similar to humans, including a common arena footing material: latex.
Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher and The Horse have partnered for Respiratory Health Awareness Week, held Oct. 26-Nov. 1.
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