Why Is Your Horse Roaring and Whistling?
The Horse Staff
November 28, 2024
Learn the reason he makes those sounds when he breathes and what can be done about it.
Learn the reason he makes those sounds when he breathes and what can be done about it.
Standing surgery allows for treatment options that might not have been possible previously due to risks associated with general anesthesia.
Learn about common upper airway problems in horses and how to address them in this visual guide.
The equine respiratory tract is so highly specialized for exercise that even the slightest deviation from normal can limit a horse’s athletic career.
Consider doing tiebacks in horses where the problem is or will be performance-limiting.
Though it can, rarely, resolve on its own, airway noise always merits investigation. Learn about the three most common noise-making pathologies and how they’re treated.
Two leading genetics researchers described current and upcoming tests for a variety of heritable equine conditions.
Performing “tie-back” surgery earlier than standard practice led to improved outcomes for racing Thoroughbreds.
Researchers identified upper respiratory tract disorders, many of which aren’t common in other horse types, in 92% of the competition draft horses they examined.
Are breathing issues slowing your horse down? Here are some surgical and management options that might help.
Scientists are continuing to uncover which genes are responsible for certain traits in horses.
Both endoscopic techniques provide invaluable information and, in most cases, should be used together, one practitioner says.
Learn about keeping OTTBs healthy and happy as they move into new disciplines. We’ll cover feeding, vet care, handling, and more!
This racecard data will provide transparency for bettors and help generate data for equine health and welfare research.
Lecture topics will include performance-limiting upper airway issues, infectious respiratory diseases, EIPH, and more.
Dr. Norm Ducharme reviewed how to diagnose and treat airway issues during the Milne lecture at the 2016 AAEP Convention.
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