Preventative

January 07, 2011
Feeding Old Hay
More vitamin E is lost even with proper storage, and hay that is a year or two old contains

December 14, 2010
Shivers in Horses
There is no known effective treatment for shivers and the prognosis for affected horses is guarded because many continue

November 08, 2010
Refeeding Malnourished Horses
Few sights are more tragic than malnourished or starved horses. Outright neglect does occur, but not all underweight horses

February 17, 2010
Checking for Neurological Conditions
A veterinarian should examine any horse whose owner is concerned about neurologic disease, but an easy ground procedure can

February 17, 2010
Helping the Cast Horse
A horse that has lain down too close to a fence or wall and gotten into a position from

February 17, 2010
Storing Hay Safely
Storing hay before it has dried thoroughly is a risky practice because of the danger of spontaneous combustion. For

February 08, 2010
Cushing’s Disease Diagnosis: Not a Simple Matter
Is ACTH level useful for diagnosing Cushing's disease in horses? The answer is yes, but it's not as simple

February 08, 2010
Canine Pain Reliever Helps Navicular Pain
Horses that were lame because of navicular pain improved significantly after receiving Etodolac.

February 08, 2010
Cushing’s Disease Diagnosis: Not a Simple Matter
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone, is usually elevated in Cushing's horses, but ACTH values rise and fall naturally in all horses according

February 08, 2010
Airway Inflammation in Horses
In a study of airway inflammation, researchers at Michigan State University looked at levels of neutrophils and mucus, both