Diseases

October 02, 2017
Protecting Horses from Seasonal Pasture Myopathy
Identifying factors that can help predict an affected horse’s chance of survival so owners can make informed, appropriate treatment

September 14, 2017
Acupuncture, Biotin for Laminitic Horses
Following acupuncture, a significant reduction in lameness severity was identified using both lameness evaluation techniques. As a result, the

September 13, 2017
A New Way to Diagnose Joint Infection in Horses
Heat, swelling, and profound lameness stemming from a joint should always raise alarm bells in a horse owner’s mind,

September 11, 2017
Vaccinating Horses Against Leptospirosis
While not considered a core vaccine by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, vaccination against leptospirosis could benefit many horses, and omega-3 fatty

September 07, 2017
Blindfolding Horses: Help for Neurologic Diagnosis
Equine researchers* recently suggested that blindfolding horses can be a powerful tool for veterinarians when differentiating between lameness and neurological

August 28, 2017
Pasture-Associated Respiratory Disease in Horses
According to a recent study on equine allergies**, some horses residing in the southeastern United States and maintained on

August 22, 2017
Support Skin, Hooves in Horses with Cushing’s
Horses with Cushing’s disease (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction) frequently have abnormalities associated with their integumentary system. In addition to

August 16, 2017
New Test Distinguishes Equine Neurological Disease from Lameness
Distinguishing equine neurological disease from lameness can be extremely challenging in some cases. That said, a correct diagnosis achieved early in the course

August 07, 2017
Managing Insulin Dysregulation and Obesity in Horses: Beyond Diet
In live horses, GIP concentrations circulating in the bloodstream were higher in horses with increased body condition and cresty

August 04, 2017
Help for Heaves in Horses
Inflammatory airway disease in horses, often referred to as heaves, robs horses of their potential as athletes. The progressive