Health

According to Dr. Robert Gilmour, a veterinarian at Cornell University, diseases of the circulatory system are the third most Read more

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

Omega-3 fatty acids have direct anti-inflammatory actions that can be useful for the treatment of osteoarthritis and lameness. Read more

Horses constantly ingest dirt when they graze. Excessive consumption of dirt, especially when pastures become short, sometimes causes potential Read more

There is no known effective treatment for shivers and the prognosis for affected horses is guarded because many continue Read more

Keeping an endurance horse fit and healthy involves more than just putting in a large number of miles on Read more

Navicular syndrome (or navicular disease, or caudal heel pain syndrome) is a degenerative condition of structures in the horse's Read more

Grind or crush pills or tablets, mix them with applesauce, and use a large syringe to squirt the mixture Read more

That white, scaly, crusty stuff in some horses' ears is known as aural plaque, and the condition is fairly Read more

Winter weather can be hard on pastures, but land owners can avoid damage by following a few management procedures, Read more