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 But this outdated belief might be hurting your horse.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.
Learn why this congenital malformation occurs in foals and how veterinarians, owners, and breeders can treat and prevent it.
Nasal discharge, coughing, and changes in breathing rate or effort can point to equine respiratory disease. Learn how to spot early warning signs.
Researchers are exploring macrophage-based therapies to resolve inflammation and improve long-term joint health in horses.
Good barn ventilation means air exchange, not just airflow. Open, airy stalls and well-timed chores help reduce dust and improve air quality.
Vaccination, biosecurity, and sound barn management practices reduce the risk of equine respiratory disease and support faster recovery.
High-quality protein digested in the small intestine helps supply essential amino acids needed for muscle repair, recovery, and performance in horses.
Correct diagnosis of equine asthma is crucial to finding a treatment that works for your horse.
Hemoperfusion—filtering blood through a column to remove toxins—shows promise for managing sepsis in horses with pleuropneumonia, endotoxemia, and more.
Researchers examine if clodronate exerts anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective effects on an articulating joint.
Over a 168-day study, scientists found this bisphosphonate drug might not significantly impact bone mineral density or microarchitecture in the tuber coxae of young horses.
Splint bone injuries are common in both working and pastured horses. Here’s what you should know.
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