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Indoor Arena Dust: Damaging to Horse and Rider

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 26, 2017

Dusty arenas could be compromising your respiratory health, right along with your horse’s.

World Equine Airway Symposium Scheduled for July

Edited Press Release April 7, 2017

Lecture topics will include performance-limiting upper airway issues, infectious respiratory diseases, EIPH, and more.

How to Manage Four Equine Respiratory Emergencies

Alexandra Beckstett April 3, 2017

Find tips on handling bacterial pleuropneumonia, pneumothorax and hemothorax, rib fractures, and ARDS in foals.

A Closer Look at Equine Upper Airway Disease

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 27, 2017

Dr. Norm Ducharme reviewed how to diagnose and treat airway issues during the Milne lecture at the 2016 AAEP Convention.

Tips for Maintaining Racehorse Respiratory Health

Erica Larson July 13, 2016

Reducing particulates in a horse’s environment can go a long way toward ensuring his airway is as healthy as possible.

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The Current State of Managing Airway Disease in Horses

Edited Press Release July 1, 2016

One researcher believes additional studies are needed to improve IAD diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

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Edited Press Release June 22, 2016

The summit will feature talks on racing surfaces, equine injuries, nutrition, biosecurity, respiratory health, and more.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc June 7, 2016

Inflammatory airway disease and recurrent airway obstruction fall under the “equine asthma syndrome” umbrella.

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IDDSP Surgery Type’s Impact on Race Performance

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director April 13, 2016

Racing performance was unaltered regardless of which technique was used to correct soft palate displacement.

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Edited Press Release April 10, 2016

Research topics include musculoskeletal and respiratory issues, parasites on stud farms, early pregnancy loss, and more.

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Edited Press Release March 16, 2016

Research topics include EHV-1 latency, foal pneumonia, training and surface factors in preventing injury, and more.

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Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 26, 2015

A procedure to correct a paralyzed larynx has fewer risks if it’s performed in a standing horse, French researchers say.

Respiratory Problems and Poor Performance

Erica Larson September 29, 2015

Vets can evaluate and treat performance-limiting respiratory problems to help return the patient to peak performance.

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Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 30, 2015

Often used to treat dorsal displacement of the soft palate, the technique also appears useful for treating dysphagia.

Does Throat Spray Reach Horses’ Upper Airway Structures?

Alexandra Beckstett April 7, 2015

Nasopharyngeal catheter administration results in good cover of the larynx, nasopharynx, and soft palate.

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