EHV-1 Horse Health Alert
The Horse Staff
March 4, 2013
Special Edition: We address current EHV-1 cases in North America and offer information to protect your horses.
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Special Edition: We address current EHV-1 cases in North America and offer information to protect your horses.
Experts answered reader questions live about what’s new in laminitis research and treatments.
Your mare is in labor and your foal is on his way. But what if something goes wrong? Offer your baby a great start by listening to this live audio event covering foaling, dystocia (difficult birth), passive transfer of immunity, and neonate health.
Young horses are in a critical stage of development, where careful management is essential to a healthy adult life. In this live audio event, our experts answer questions about young horse care, including growth, nutrition, exercise, and disease.
Equine nutrition, hydration, exercise, blanketing, and respiratory health can be concerns as temperatures dip.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative and career-compromising disease in horses.
Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in horses and can cause secondary issues, including laminitis. But, proper supportive care can offer comfort to many PPID horses.
Mosquitoes are more than just annoying, blood-sucking pests—they also carry infectious diseases that can incapacitate or kill your horses.
Traveling with horses places them at risk for exposure to contagious disease, stress, and physical injury. Whether you’re transporting horses for sale or recreation, long distance or short, it’s important to keep them safe and healthy.
Stall rest is necessary for treating certain equine injuries and conditions. However, keeping a horse happy and healthy during recovery is often a challenge.
Is your horse a noisy and uncomfortable breather? Does he struggle to breathe when you’re riding? Is his performance suffering because of it?
Why do some horses seem predisposed to experiencing colic episodes? And, if your horse has colicked in the past, what can you do to help prevent it from happening again?
Complementary therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, and herbal medicine often generate controversy. Is there any real evidence that these therapies can help horses? What training do practitioners offering these modalities have?
How can you find the right horse to rescue or adopt? Our experts offer advice about rehomed horses.
A number of air quality factors in barns can make it harder for your horse to breathe, compromising his health and performance.
Learn how to ensure your horse arrives safely and legally at your destination.
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