Electrical impedance tomography could be simple enough for veterinarians to use in the field to diagnose asthmatic horses without anesthetics or an assistant.
Dr. Vern Dryden explains how equine metabolic diseases and laminitis are connected.
Senior horses diagnosed with this performance-limiting respiratory condition face more obstacles than their younger counterparts.
Laminitis is an extremely painful and often deadly hoof disease in horses with several causes. Get your questions about laminitis—from nutrition to podiatry—answered during this live recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Wellness Ready.
Providing a balanced diet that meets your horse’s nutritional needs and being aware of possible shortcomings are vital for his care. Read about seven aspects of your horse’s diet that might not be up to par.
Seven emerging researchers will receive awards to support clinical advances in equine medicine.
An owner wants to know how to best prepare her senior horse for a move from Florida to Virginia. Dr. Chrissie Schneider offers advice.
Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes offers tips on how to safely soak hay for horses.
Study: Horses’ arteries grow thicker and harden with age, making them more prone to rupture.
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common equine joint disorders, affecting an estimated one in five horses. Learn about specific strategies for supporting joint health in this free fact sheet. Sponsored by Hyaluronex Joint.
By understanding how pain works and addressing its various pathways, we can improve healing and better ensure equine welfare.
Researchers compared feeding horses alfalfa and smooth bromegrass. They found alfalfa makes the hindgut more acidic but increases volatile fatty acid production.
Older horses are more likely to suffer from chronic, pain-causing conditions but less likely to receive veterinary care than nongeriatric horses.
Learn what veterinarians are doing to improve how they control equine pain.
In a study monitoring how horses budgeted their time, researchers found age and orthopedic pain didn’t deter horses from moving around when given the opportunity.
All horses need deep sleep overnight that requires lying down completely. Stall size, bedding, and stress can cause horses to get insufficient rest.
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