Combining Gram staining and cytology gives veterinarians faster insight into uterine infections and helps reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
Newborn foals depend on colostrum‑derived antibodies, making rapid and accurate IgG testing to confirm passive transfer essential.
Dr. Liz Schatz explains whether supplements can strengthen a horse’s immune system, especially in the face of equine disease outbreaks.
Dr. Frank Andrews explains how vitamin E and selenium could help support your horse’s immune system.
A nutrition expert offers advice on preventing weight gain and boredom while a hefty horse is on stall rest.
Commonly known as “heaves,” equine asthma is a serious condition that requires proper diagnosis, management, and often treatment. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely.
What causes delayed-onset muscle soreness in horses, and what does its occurrence tell us about our horses’ fitness levels? Learn more in the Winter 2025 issue of The Horse.
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
Following the sudden loss of her horse as a result of an aortic rupture, our editorial director offers insights for navigating the shock, grief, and decisions that follow.
Equine asthma is an umbrella term used to describe chronic, noninfectious airway inflammation in horses. Here’s what experts know.
The horse’s gut microbiome could influence gastric ulcers, and while researchers have found microbial shifts with disease, their role remains uncertain.
Common advice tells us not to feed horses before exercise. But this outdated belief might be hurting your horse.
How soon can I ride my horse after he gets trimmed or shod? How do I know if he has thin soles? Vets and farriers answer these common hoof health questions and more.
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
One expert explains how exposure to dust can negatively affect equine respiratory health and how owners can reduce their horses’ risk.
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