Weanlings turned out with shelter access had no more respiratory issues than those housed in warmer stables during a harsh Finnish winter.
Check your hay supply, ensure water sources will remain thawed, be sure pasture fencing is secure, and more.
Design your farm with your horse’s fundamental needs in mind.
Of the 630 respondents, 323 (51%) said they use fans to keep horse barns cool during the summer.
Poor air quality in stalls is a leading cause of equine asthma. Discover ways to improve air circulation when designing horse barns from Morgan Hayes, PE, a livestock systems engineer at University of Kentucky.
Use these simple, yet important, tips for preventing unpleasant smells on your horse farm.
Of the 475 respondents, 76 (16%) said they’re concerned about the air quality in their horses’ barns.
Lecture topics will include performance-limiting upper airway issues, infectious respiratory diseases, EIPH, and more.
Researchers found that, of the beddings tested, pine shavings were most effective at inhibiting bacterial growth.
Pinpointing the root cause of poor performance can be anything but simple. Could a respiratory problem be to blame?
Lecture topics will include vaccinations, disease surveillance, foal nutrition, R. equi, biosecurity, and more.
While we can’t cure heaves, or equine asthma, we can help manage their signs of disease. Here’s how.
We know that ammonia is harmful to horses. But did you know it’s also a health hazard for humans?
Researchers are studying underlying genetic factors that lead some horses to develop heaves while others don’t.
A lack of water in your horse’s diet can have serious consequences. Here’s what to remember.
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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