Health

Mold spores and organic dust are an important cause and aggravator of respiratory disease in both humans and horses. Read more

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, or EPM, is caused by Sarcocystis neurona protozoa. Cats are less likely than skunks and raccoons to be Read more

An occasional horse really likes dandelions, and while the blooms are not toxic, these horses may develop a noticeable Read more

Loss of the ability to sweat is known as anhidrosis. This condition is potentially life-threatening for heavily exercised horses Read more

According to Dr. Robert Gilmour, a veterinarian at Cornell University, diseases of the circulatory system are the third most Read more

Neuroaxonal dystrophy is a degenerative central nervous system disease of horses, humans, and other animals. Horses affected with neuroaxonal Read more

Omega-3 fatty acids have direct anti-inflammatory actions that can be useful for the treatment of osteoarthritis and lameness. Read more

Horses constantly ingest dirt when they graze. Excessive consumption of dirt, especially when pastures become short, sometimes causes potential Read more

There is no known effective treatment for shivers and the prognosis for affected horses is guarded because many continue Read more

Keeping an endurance horse fit and healthy involves more than just putting in a large number of miles on Read more