Health

Lameness remains a top reason for elimination of endurance horses during competition. Trainer knowledge and experience ranked high as Read more

Because it causes diarrhea and rapid debilitation in horses, knowing the underlying cause of colitis will provide valuable information. Read more

Nebulization, turns a liquid medication into a fine mist and delivers the drug directly to the lungs, has been Read more

Brush up on basic equine dental terminology with this list of must-know words. Read more

As a group, western performance horses show lameness most often in the distal forelimbs, hocks, and stifles. Read more

Researchers recently investigated muscle atrophy in PPID horses that were treated with pergolide or a placebo to learn more Read more

Cryotherapy, the intense and prolonged cooling of the lower limb and hoof, may prove a valuable pain-relieving modality for Read more

A novel approach involving absorbable implants may provide owners a more reliable solution to managing bone cysts. Read more

Prompt diagnosis and treatment of joint infections minimizes damage and often, though not always, prevents career- and life-threatening consequences. Read more

The natural dust and molds found in bedding material often intensify the clinical signs of horses with asthma. Read more