How To Handle a Disease Outbreak

If your horse starts exhibiting signs of infectious disease, assume whatever he’s come down with is contagious to other horses until proven otherwise, and follow these important steps to halt disease spread.

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Infographic: Navicular Disease

The navicular is a tiny bone that can cause big problems in horses. It and its associated structures are responsible for up to one-third of all front-limb lamenesses.

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Protecting Horses from Ticks

Ticks might be tough opponents, but there are things you can do to reduce pasture infestations and protect horses.

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Pigeon Fever: Myths and Misconceptions

As pigeon fever spreads across the United States, so does information—and misinformation—about it. Here we’ll take a look at the true causes, treatments, and outcomes.

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How Can I Stop a Horse from Striking?

The horse strikes the ground, stall, water tank, and fence. I’m concerned he will hurt himself, destroy property, and influence my horses. What can be done to correct such rude behavior?

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10 Navicular Syndrome Resources on TheHorse.com

Equine MRI

Learn why magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing equine lamenesses and get your questions answered about how MRI can help your horses during this live event.

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