Diseases

Neuroaxonal dystrophy is a degenerative central nervous system disease of horses, humans, and other animals. Horses affected with neuroaxonal Read more

Management steps—wetting or soaking hay, selecting alternative bedding materials, and removing horses from stalls during periods of peak activity—have Read more

Researchers performed a retrospective study on the prevalence of cecal intussusceptions. Read more

PPID is a condition of mature to older horses and has been reported in horses as young as 7 Read more

Horses made up 86.6% of the equid population; 3.9% were miniature horses; 3.7% were donkeys; 3.4% were ponies; and Read more

Horse shows, sales, rodeos, race meets, fairs, clinics…at these events, large numbers of horses congregate, share barns and performance Read more

Dietary management is key to preventing attacks. Read more

Researchers have identified another in a growing line of genetic diseases affecting Quarter Horses. Read more

Synchronous diaphragmatic flutter, more commonly known as “thumps,” is a condition characterized by hiccup-like contractions of the horse's diaphragm. Read more

Management steps can be effective in limiting the incidence of R. equi infections. Read more