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Rhodococcus equi is the most serious cause of pneumonia in 1- to 4-month-old foals. Learn more about this potentially deadly pathogen and how to protect your foals with these resources on TheHorse.com.
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Rhodococcus equi is the most serious cause of pneumonia in 1- to 4-month-old foals. Learn more about this potentially deadly pathogen and how to protect your foals with these resources on TheHorse.com.

This is the state’s second and Brevard County’s first equine WNV case of 2019.

Researchers evaluated how different doses of this omega-3 fatty acid affect exercise-induced inflammation.

A Spokane County horse tested positive; nine additional horses have been exposed.

Aging horses often require individualized care to keep them comfortable and happy. Listen as our expert answers questions about senior horse health conditions, nutrition, hoof care, and more.

Don’t wait until your foal is weaned to plan a diet that meets his increased energy, protein, and mineral requirements.

An equine behavior expert and veterinarian shares recommendations for introducing horses that will live together.

Horses from five counties are affected.

The affected horse resides in Merced County.

To protect horses and other livestock in Ohio, the state is not allowing the import of horses from counties with confirmed and suspected cases of the highly contagious vesicular stomatitis virus.

Here’s the most recent vesicular stomatitis virus update from the USDA.

A new study looks at age as a predisposing factor for post-operative nasogastric reflux and mortality.

More than four hours without feed is fasting for a horse and can lead to issues. The solution for evening feeding? Slow feeders extended nighttime “grazing” time by 95-105%, researchers observed.

Here’s how to react if your horse consumes feed designed for another animal.

Equine researchers recently found that calcium levels return to baseline within five days, suggesting that weekly furosemide administration in racehorses doesn’t lead to long-term calcium losses that might contribute to skeletal injuries.

A researcher found horses given the supplement startled less.
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