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Adult Horses Get Pneumonia, Too

Nancy S. Loving, DVM September 6, 2022

This inflammation of the lungs most commonly affects foals, but that doesn’t mean your mature horse isn’t at risk.

Fact Sheet: Allergies in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc June 27, 2022

Veterinary intervention can make itchy horses more comfortable and keep allergies under control. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.

Upper Airway Issues in Horses

The Horse Staff June 18, 2022

Learn about common upper airway problems in horses and how to address them in this visual guide. Sponsored by Endoscopy Support Services Inc.

Breathing Exercises for Horses With Upper Airway Collapse

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 13, 2022

These programs designed to strengthen airway muscles might help affected horses avoid surgery.

Treating Equine Asthma, From Mild to Severe

Erica Larson March 4, 2022

Management changes are key to preventing and treating airway inflammation.

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Conditioning Horses Through the Seasons: Spring and Summer

Samantha Steelman, PhD February 11, 2022

Training horses in the spring and summer can present some challenges. Learn how your horse’s body adapts to exercise training, how he acclimates to spring and summer weather conditions, and what you can do to help him perform at his best.

Winterizing Horses

Nancy S. Loving, DVM December 26, 2021

Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely.

Dynamic Endoscopy to Assess Equine Airway Function

David T. Priest, DVM December 14, 2021

This technology has helped veterinarians diagnose upper airway dysfunction during exercise.

Researchers Evaluate Head Control Equipment Use in Horses

The Equine Respiratory System

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc December 2, 2021

The equine respiratory tract is so highly specialized for exercise that even the slightest deviation from normal can limit a horse’s athletic career.

EIT Offers Easy On-Site, Drug-Free Testing for Equine Asthma

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 23, 2021

Electrical impedance tomography could be simple enough for veterinarians to use in the field to diagnose asthmatic horses without anesthetics or an assistant.

Antimicrobials, Lower Airway Disease, and Equine Athletes

Erica Larson November 19, 2021

The choice to use antimicrobials to treat lower airway issues in horses isn’t always clear.

How Vets Can Respond to Equine Respiratory Emergencies

Lucile Vigouroux November 12, 2021

Critical care specialist: With little time to act, veterinarians called upon to help horses struggling to breathe must arrive organized, prepared, and confident.

feeding horses on stall rest; Time-Saving Feeding Tips for Horse Owners

Study: Equine Asthma and Gut Microbiota Linked

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 8, 2021

You expect dusty hay to set off inflammation in asthmatic horses’ lungs. But did you know dusty hay and indoor housing can also affect their gut microbiota?

EIPH: Why Do Horses Bleed?

Alexandra Beckstett November 2, 2021

Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage is a condition in which horses experience lung bleeding during exercise. Veterinarians and researchers continue to investigate the condition.