Health

October 21, 2004
Sunburn and Photosensitivity in Horses
Sunburn in horses is seen most often in spring and early summer when longer periods of sunlight coincide with

October 21, 2004
Foal Pneumonia
Management steps can be effective in limiting the incidence of R. equi infections.

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

December 06, 2003
Effects of an Aluminum Supplement on Nutrients and Minerals Studied
Horses consuming additional aluminum showed a slight decrease in the apparent digestibility of crude protein; a slight increase in

December 06, 2003
West Nile Virus and Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
Commercially available vaccines have been shown to be very effective for the prevention of West Nile virus infections and

December 06, 2003
Abbreviations for Horse Diseases
Many equine diseases, conditions, or problems are frequently referred to by their initials. Full names, a brief explanation of

November 15, 2003
Nurse Mares Provide Crucial Service to Breeding Farms
Owners of nurse mares provide an indispensable service to the horse-breeding community. When foaling goes smoothly, the outcome is

November 04, 2003
Biotin Basics
Biotin has become commonplace in feed rooms across the world because of its reputation as an effective hoof supplement.

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.