Veterinary treatments for horses can be costly, so researchers evaluated the value an owner places on a horse’s daily use and how much owners are willingness to pay for various therapeutics.
There’s been very little scientific study into sudden death in sport horses, but researchers recently reviewed a number of incidents with the ultimate goal of reducing the number of fatalities that occur.
Understanding how pulmonary disease impacts performance can help veterinarians diagnose and treat issues that could be impairing horses’ athleticism.
Weanlings turned out with shelter access had no more respiratory issues than those housed in warmer stables during a harsh Finnish winter.
If foals are diagnosed and treated early they generally have a fair to good chance to make a full recovery.
Both endoscopic techniques provide invaluable information and, in most cases, should be used together, one practitioner says.
Find out how your veterinarian might diagnose and treat this pulmonary disorder, and how you can prevent it.
Learn about keeping OTTBs healthy and happy as they move into new disciplines. We’ll cover feeding, vet care, handling, and more!
Surgeon Dr. Brett Woodie covers ways vets can identify the causes of upper-respiratory issues in athletic horses.
Dr. Janet Beeler-Marfisi is studying better ways to diagnose equine lung disease using cell markers and flow cytometry.
Vets are using serum amyloid A, a naturally produced protein, to detect equine infections and monitor treatment.
Mouth-gaping caused by bit pain could make it difficult for horses to breathe, researchers say.
Dr. Allen Page’s multifaceted role at UK will involve working as a scientist and veterinarian.
A specific strain of S. zooepidemicus was likely behind the horses’ coughing and nasal discharge.
Learn how veterinarians treated an 18-month-old Andalusian colt that suffered nasal collapse after a training accident.
Of the 268 respondents, 93 (35%) said their horses suffer from seasonal respiratory allergies.
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