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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.

Fact Sheet: Allergies in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc June 14, 2023

Veterinary intervention can make itchy horses more comfortable and keep allergies under control. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.

Wildfire Season and Feeding Horses for Lung Health

Clair Thunes, PhD June 9, 2023

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.

Equine Respiratory Biosurveillance: What Have We Learned?

Equine Disease Quarterly June 7, 2023

Since 2008 the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine and Merck Animal Health have worked to cultivate a strong biosurveillance program.

Allergen Testing Detects Equine Asthma Best in Airway Lavage Fluids

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 26, 2023

Researchers have determined that testing bronchoalveolar lavage fluid might be the most accurate way to diagnose horses with equine asthma.

Respiratory Molecules Could Lead to Customized Equine Asthma Treatments

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 21, 2023

Researchers are working to find a way to individualize equine asthma treatment and are looking for more horses to participate in this study.

It’s a Lung Story: Equine Respiratory Conditions

Haylie Kerstetter April 20, 2023

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 Versus Soaking Hay for a Horse With Allergies

Kelly Vineyard, MS, PhD April 17, 2023

Steaming might be the more effective option for reducing allergens in hay.

Feeding the Asthmatic Horse

Clair Thunes, PhD April 11, 2023

Recurrent airway obstruction is a medical condition, but feed changes might help your horse breathe better.

4 Misconceptions About Alfalfa

Heather Smith Thomas April 6, 2023

Does alfalfa cause kidney or respiratory problems or make horses hyper? Specialists shed light on these myths and more.

Vaccinating Horses: What, When, and Why?

Jennifer Madera, DVM April 4, 2023

Regular, strategic vaccination is a safe, effective method to greatly minimize the chances of deadly diseases impacting your herd.

Disinfecting S. equi-Contaminated Materials

Haylie Kerstetter January 23, 2023

Taking these steps can help rid your barn of the strangles-causing pathogen.

Guidelines for Horses Exposed to Wildfire Smoke

UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report December 29, 2022

Horses exposed to fire smoke can suffer respiratory injury; knowing what is normal can help you determine whether your horse might need veterinary attention.