Diseases

May 08, 2017
Antiviral Drugs for Equine Herpesviruses
Despite preventive measures, your horse develops a runny nose, depression, anorexia, and a high fever consistent with equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1)

April 25, 2017
Old Horses and Gastrointestinal Disease
Horses in their mid-teens and older are more likely to die of gastrointestinal disease than any other cause, according to a

April 10, 2017
Understanding Supporting Limb Laminitis in Horses
Supporting limb laminitis secondary to severe lameness in one limb, causing excessive weight bearing and laminitis on the opposite

March 30, 2017
EPM and Horses: 9 Fast Facts
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis continues to plague horses, causing neurological deficits that threaten athletic careers and lives. Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis still poses

March 27, 2017
Protecting Horses from Equine Herpesvirus-1, EHM
According to various research groups, anti-inflammatory drugs could stop EHV-1 from negatively affecting the cells lining the blood vessels

March 13, 2017
Potassium Imbalance: Hyperkalemia in Horses
When potassium concentration in the bloodstream gets too high, a condition known as hyperkalemia, it can be life-threatening.

March 08, 2017
Laminitis in Pregnant Broodmares
Laminitis doesn’t have a formulaic treatment plan. Instead, treatment relies heavily on the underlying cause, varying markedly from patient

February 20, 2017
Five Facts: Equine Herpesvirus-1
How do horses become infected with EHV-1, and how can you prevent your horse from getting sick at your

February 13, 2017
Pasture and Endocrine-Related Laminitis in Horses
Major risk factors for development of laminitis included exposure to lush pastures, high body condition score (overweight horses), the presence

February 08, 2017
Equine Osteoarthritis: Is Lubricin the Cure?
Lubricin, a naturally-occurring proteoglycan produced by cells within joints, plays an integral role in maintaining frictionless movement through joint