Diseases

January 23, 2017
Signs of Cushing’s Disease in Older Horses
Approximately one in seven horses will be diagnosed with PPID, so a working knowledge of signs indicative of the

January 12, 2017
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy in Warmblood Horses
Veterinarians presented research regarding the clinical presentation of PSSM in Warmbloods at a convention.

January 03, 2017
New Test for Monitoring Equine Respiratory Health
Recurrent airway obstruction, commonly referred to as heaves, leaves hundreds of horses unable to participate in athletic events and

November 22, 2016
Equine Cushing’s Disease and Eye Health
Classic signs of disease include a poor coat, recurrent laminitis, lethargy, abnormal fat deposits, and increased thirst and urination. Moreover,

November 10, 2016
New Research on Arthritis in Horses
The pain associated with osteoarthritis remains problematic for many horses. Recognizing the need for new options for managing the crippling pain

October 04, 2016
Stem Cell Therapy for Metabolic Horses
Stem cells have become a standard of treatment for horses suffering from musculoskeletal injuries. The technology is autologous, meaning that

August 23, 2016
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalopathy and Vitamin E
EPM has similar symptoms to many neurologic diseases and can, therefore, be difficult to diagnose. Supplementing a natural vitamin

August 11, 2016
Osteochondrosis in Young Horses: Genetics or Nutrition?
For decades, researchers have tried to pinpoint the cause of osteochondrosis in horses. Osteochondrosis remains an important cause of joint swelling, lameness,

August 01, 2016
Laminitis, Insulin Resistance, Equine Metabolic Syndrome: Fast Facts
Different breeds of horses with variable innate insulin sensitivities may also play a role in the development of equine

June 30, 2016
New Research on Lyme Disease in Horses
Many horse owners throughout the world debate the importance of Lyme disease in horses. According to experts, Lyme disease