Health

March 13, 2024
Inside or Out: Exploring Standard of Care for Horse Housing
In many countries, horses are kept outdoors for part of every day. In others, horses are routinely housed indoors.

March 04, 2024
Right Dorsal Colitis in Horses: An Overview
Ferreting out a diagnosis of right dorsal colitis, an ulcerative, inflammatory disorder, can take time, as horses show nonspecific

February 28, 2024
No Causative Gene Found for Vitamin E Deficiency Disease in Horses
The best way to prevent eNAD/EDM is to supplement pregnant mares and their foals up to two years of

February 14, 2024
Mare Age Biggest Predictor of Foaling Success
South African researchers reviewed demographics and foaling rates for mares that were barren or maiden in recent years.

February 07, 2024
Antioxidant Properties of Vitamin E Support Stallion Fertility
Offering stallions antioxidants improves semen quality, which could increase fertility rates, especially when using cooled or frozen semen.

February 05, 2024
Will Your Hospitalized Horse Survive Diarrhea?
If your horse is hospitalized for colitis, the good news is there is a high chance of survival unless

January 31, 2024
Tips for Diagnosing Muscle Disease in Horses
Once disease is identified, then veterinarians must decide which of four categories it falls, and diagnosis is part art

January 15, 2024
Selecting Forages for Horses Diagnosed with Equine Asthma
Environmental management is one of the most important aspects of treating and managing horses diagnosed with equine asthma.

January 10, 2024
Adding Acetaminophen to Lameness Management Plan for Horses
Acetaminophen appears both safe and effective in horses with naturally occurring lameness, making it another potential treatment option.

January 01, 2024
Study Confirms Positive Long-Term Outcomes After Colic Surgery
Data on long-term survival and return to athleticism can help owners make decisions when it comes to giving the