Diseases

Cartilage goes under a continual cycle of turnover. This means that chondrocytes constantly break down old matrix and create Read more

According to a recent study, PPID in certain geographic regions, such as Australia, may not present as classically described, Read more

Horses with big head disease have abnormally shaped skulls as well as large jaw bones, which makes chewing difficult. Read more

Many infectious diseases can spread between horses and humans, putting both species at risk. Read more

Horses afflicted with neck injuries, including cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy (CVSM), are often left with life-threatening neurological impairment. To Read more

Not all horses exposed to disease-causing viruses or bacteria become ill, thanks largely to a series of events orchestrated Read more

Overweight horses are at higher risk for such diseases as osteoarthritis, a leading cause of pain, poor performance, retirement, Read more

Stem cell therapy holds promise for helping arthritic horses, yet many hurdles block progress in this field, as highlighted Read more

According to a recently published article, horse owners should consider these four factors when devising a diet for a Read more

Scientists have unearthed a new muscle disease in Quarter Horses and related breeds known as immune-mediated myositis. Read more