Health

January 05, 2011
Novel Treatment for Laminitis
Wooden clogs made from plywood can help horses recover after bouts of acute laminitis, according to Michael Steward, veterinarian.

January 04, 2011
Vitamin E Critical for Nerve Health
A diet that is deficient in vitamin E over a prolonged period can lead to equine motor neuron disease,

December 29, 2010
Keeping the Senior Horse Healthy
Owners should schedule a “wellness check-up” at least once a year.

December 29, 2010
Managing the Senior Horse
Feed management for older horses is based around several factors.

December 29, 2010
Effects of Vitamin E Supplementation and Implications for Treatment of Neurologic Disease
Horses suffering from neurologic disease may require more vitamin E than normal, healthy horses.

December 22, 2010
Watch for Signs of Problems in Newborn Foals
It's not uncommon for a foal to seem alert and healthy in the first hours after birth, but within

December 22, 2010
Feeding Horses: Effects on Human and Equine Respiratory Health
Mold spores and organic dust are an important cause and aggravator of respiratory disease in both humans and horses.

December 20, 2010
EPM: Don’t Blame the Barn Cats
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, or EPM, is caused by Sarcocystis neurona protozoa. Cats are less likely than skunks and raccoons to be

December 20, 2010
Dandelions Turn Skin a Harmless Yellow
An occasional horse really likes dandelions, and while the blooms are not toxic, these horses may develop a noticeable

December 20, 2010
No Sweat!
Loss of the ability to sweat is known as anhidrosis. This condition is potentially life-threatening for heavily exercised horses