Preventative

Wetting hay before it is offered to horses can significantly reduce the concentration of dust in the horse's breathing Read more

Salmonella is a genus of common bacteria. At least 2000 types are known. The bacteria produce toxins that irritate the Read more

For horses that develop laminitis while out on pasture, removing the horse from fresh grass would seem to be Read more

Muscle disorders characterized by cramping, exercise intolerance, back pain, tremors, and/or weakness have been reported in various breeds. A Read more

Over the past several years, equine nutritionists and veterinarians have begun to understand better the puzzling condition known as Read more

Demanding exercise places undue stress on the joints and causes them to become inflamed. Research in arthritis has led Read more

While you can't know in advance exactly how to deal with each crisis that comes along, you can take Read more

This study was performed to assess air exchange rates in trailers with various ventilation port configurations and with differing Read more

Tapeworms are flat-bodied, segmented intestinal parasites that infect many types of animals including horses. Anoplocephala perfoliata is the type Read more

Second only to musculoskeletal disease, respiratory compromise, when severe enough, can cut short the productive lives of horses. Read more