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The Nose Knows: What Equine Nasal Discharge Tells Us
by Sarah Evers Conrad | Apr 6, 2021
Any nasal drainage can be an important indicator of a horse’s health and can even herald an emergency. We’ll take you through 6 snotty nose scenarios and possible causes.
Read MoreOld Horses: Diseases and Conditions
by The Horse Staff | May 20, 2020
As horses get older, they face common age-related conditions and diseases that require management and care. Learn more about those conditions and diseases in this slideshow.
Read MoreOld Gray Horses and Melanomas
by Bryan Waldridge, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, ACVIM | Sep 22, 2019
Dr. Bryan Waldridge talks about treating melanomas in horses and when they can become serious problems.
Read MoreFacts About Sarcoids in Horses
by Equine Disease Quarterly | Apr 13, 2019
Sarcoids are believed to be the most common equine skin tumor, affecting about 2% of the worldwide population. Here’s what you need to know about these potentially problematic skin growths.
Read MoreHair Loss in Horses
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Feb 22, 2019
Hair loss in horses can be a frustrating management concern simply because the reasons for its occurrence are so many and so varied. Here are some common causes.
Read MoreMinimally Invasive Ovary Removal Methods for Horses on the Rise
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | May 18, 2018
Horse owners might want to have their mares’ ovaries surgically removed for a variety of reasons, including to prevent pregnancy, get rid of tumors, or, most commonly, resolve behavioral issues.
Read MoreIs Your Horse at Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
by Edited Press Release | May 8, 2018
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can be difficult to treat, so early detection and treatment are key to giving affected horses the best chance at positive outcomes.
Read MoreCase Report: Headshaking, Panic in a Child’s Hunter
by World Equine Veterinary Association | May 6, 2018
Find out how a veterinarian diagnosed a common cancer in horses in a Thoroughbred gelding with a recent history of headshaking and unprovoked panic.
Read MoreEye Tumors in Horses
by Equine Disease Quarterly | Apr 4, 2018
Tumors of the eye itself are very rare in horses, but those of the structures around the eye are surprisingly common.
Read MoreEquine Melanoma Vaccines
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Jan 19, 2018
A closer look at two melanoma “vaccines” under investigation and being considered for USDA approval.
Read MorePurdue Horsemen’s Forum Scheduled for Feb. 10
by The Horse Staff | Jan 4, 2018
Presentation topics will include metabolic issues, breeding, melanoma, lameness in prepurchase exams, and more.
Read MoreIs Time the Best Treatment for Some Equine Sarcoids?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Nov 28, 2017
In a recent study nearly half the small sarcoids found on young horses regressed on their own over several years.
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