Diseases

June 22, 2016
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Horses
The term “inflammatory bowel disease,” or IBD, refers to a cluster of conditions characterized by infiltration of the intestinal

June 08, 2016
Jaw Swelling in Horses: Strangles or Grass Mumps?
Unlike strangles, grass glands or grass mumps most commonly are due to a swelling of the parotid gland, not

June 07, 2016
From Cause to Cure: Osteochondrosis in Horses
According to experts, both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of osteochondrosis (OC), one of the most prominent

May 26, 2016
Role of Fecal Bacteria in Equine Grass Sickness
Equine grass sickness (EGS), prominent in the United Kingdom and other parts of northern Europe, remains an important, though poorly

May 06, 2016
Gestational Diabetes in Mares: What’s the Skinny?
A small handful of studies suggest that pregnant mares develop signs similar to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in women.

February 11, 2016
Cleft Palate in Horses
Definitive diagnosis of cleft palate is best achieved through endoscopic examination of the involved structures.

January 27, 2016
Obesity, Diet, and Insulin Resistance in Horses
Obesity and insulin resistance are widespread conditions among domestic horses. Horses with obesity and insulin resistance are at higher

January 25, 2016
Equine Osteoarthritis: Curcumin Research
Horses work hard, be it as beasts of burden or as partners in an array of athletic endeavors from

January 15, 2016
Lymphosarcoma in Horses
Clinical signs of the disease may descend upon horses progressively or abruptly.

December 08, 2015
Grazing for Horses with Chronic Laminitis
Laminitis is one of the most prevalent and devastating health issues among horses. Some horses develop laminitis due to