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Dr. Lucas Moody and Chance Armstrong gather medical records on and provide triage care to a flood victim in Louisiana in 2016.

Taking Care of Horses After the Storm

Sarah Evers Conrad September 4, 2021

Three practitioners share advice on how to best care for your horses following a disaster.

Helping Horses Handle the Heat

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 10, 2021

Learn how your horse’s internal thermostat works in extreme heat and ways to keep him cool.

Study: Horses Might Not Use Shade, But They Need the Option

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 8, 2021

Researchers gave horses access to shade and misting curtains on hot days. How the horses used them depended on the individual.

Anhidrosis in Horses

Clair Thunes, PhD July 12, 2021

Our equine nutritionist and physiology expert offers advice on managing horses that have stopped sweating.

Heat Advisory for Horses

University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine June 18, 2021

Veterinarians from UC Davis offer 10 important tips to prevent heat-related problems in horses.

Keeping a PPID Horse Cool During the Summer

Jeanette "Jay" Mero, DVM June 15, 2021

Horses with Cushing’s have a harder time regulating their body temperature and often sport longer coats. Dr. Jeanette Mero has recommendations for keeping those horses comfortable.

Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses

Equine Disease Quarterly May 14, 2021

Insect bite hypersensitivity is a lifelong condition, and affected horses will always need management and/or therapy. But often a patient can be clinical-sign-free with low exposure to inciting antigens.

At a Glance: Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses

Michelle Anderson May 8, 2021

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Smart Insect Control Strategies

Diane E. Rice April 10, 2021

Insects don’t just harass your horse—their bites can cause welts and rashes, lead to insect bite hypersensitivity, and even transmit diseases. Download this free report to learn about smart insect control strategies you can use to keep your horse comfortable.