Diseases

Without medical cures and effective vaccinations, what tools do owners have for safeguarding horses against EHM? According to studies Read more

Atypical myopathy (AM), also referred to as seasonal pasture myopathy (SPM), a condition caused by the ingestion of the Read more

Horses involved in high-intensity events such as barrel racing and show jumping are especially prone to developing ringbone. Read more

Caused by the bacterium Burkholderia mallei (formerly Pseudomonas mallei), glanders is one of the oldest diseases of the horse Read more

Recent research in several countries, however, suggests that infection with Giardia, known as giardiasis, is more common than we Read more

Photosensitization is the incapacity of the body to react to sunlight normally and typically manifests as swelling and inflammation Read more

The intravenous glucose tolerance testis often performed in a clinic setting and requires a catheter and multiple blood samples. Read more

After definitively diagnosing insulin resistance, owner education, diet changes, and an appropriate exercise regime can be instituted to keep Read more

In many sick horses, treatment of the primary problem is essential for restoration of normal appetite. Read more

The exact cause of shivers remains unclear and can be difficult to differentiate from equine polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) Read more