Preventative

October 27, 2004
Equine Recurrent Exertional Rhabdomyolysis Studied
Recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis, also called tying-up syndrome, refers to the severe muscle cramping and cellular damage seen in some

October 26, 2004
Mad Cow Disease Not Cause for Equine Concern
A prion is defined as a particle of protein that lacks DNA and has the ability to impart and

October 26, 2004
Lyme Disease in Horses
Lyme disease responds to antibiotics such as tetracycline, doxycycline, and ceftiofur, with recent tests showing that intravenous tetracycline seems

October 25, 2004
Equine Grass Sickness
Equine grass sickness (EGS) is a mysterious and often-fatal disease that strikes down healthy young horses as they graze.

March 21, 2004
Horse Management for the Spring Season
If the winter season has involved any modifications in your horse's exercise level or feeding plan, you will need

November 01, 2003
Bute Research
The anti-inflammatory agent seems to slow the production of new cartilage molecules for as much as two weeks after

November 01, 2003
Collar May Aid DDSP
Dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) can cause partial obstruction of the horse's airway during exercise.

November 04, 2002
Sorting Out Deworming Products
Ask your veterinarian to help you set up a schedule and choose deworming products appropriate for your region.

November 04, 2002
Hoof Dressings: Helpful, Harmful, or Humbug?
Some hoof problems are genetic and therefore can’t be prevented.

November 03, 2002
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a method of applying energy waves to hard or soft tissue in a