Owning a horse is hard work, but it’s one of the most rewarding experiences one can have. To help make caring for your horse a little easier, we’ve gathered a list of equine-related articles that contain a wealth of helpful information. Whether you’re looking for information on keeping your horse healthy, tips on bringing out the best in his or her performance or just learning how you can keep your horse happy, you’ll find everything you need here.
read more American Foxhound
October 18, 2018Other names/Nicknames: Virginia Hound Country/Date of Origin: United States 18th…
Read MoreVesicular Stomatitis
October 18, 2018Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) is a contagious disease caused by a…
Read MoreTreatment and Prevention of Arthritis in Horses
October 18, 2018Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), is…
Read MoreHumane Equine Euthanasia
October 18, 2018Humane euthanasia is a preferred alternative to unnecessary suffering when…
Read MoreVaccination Recommendations for Horses
October 18, 2018Prevention of disease is the foundation for health. No medical…
Read MoreThrush – Treatment and Prevention
October 18, 2018Thrush is a common hoof infection that is not defined…
Read MoreSnakebites in Horses
October 18, 2018Horses share common stomping grounds with many other creatures that…
Read MoreSalmonella Infections (enteric salmonellosis)
October 18, 2018Enteric Salmonellosis is a bacterial overgrowth and infection of the…
Read MoreMetabolic Syndrome
October 18, 2018Obesity in horses used to be virtually non-existent. The majority…
Read MoreLameness – Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
October 18, 2018OCD is short for Osteochondritis Dissecans, a developmental disorder of…
Read MoreLameness – Founder (Laminitis)
October 18, 2018Founder is a severe form of lameness caused by laminitis…
Read MoreIntestinal Parasites of Horses – Deworming
October 18, 2018Various parasites infect the gastrointestinal tracts of horses. Despite the…
Read MoreHumane Equine Euthanasia
October 18, 2018Humane euthanasia is a preferred alternative to unnecessary suffering when…
Read MoreStrangles: Treatment and Prevention
October 18, 2018“Strangles” in horses is a highly contagious disease caused by…
Read MoreRingworm (dermatophytosis)
October 18, 2018Ringworm is very common in horses and may be confused…
Read MoreMelanomas: Skin Cancer in Horses
October 18, 2018Melanomas are malignant tumors comprised of abnormal melanocytes, cells that…
Read MoreLaryngeal Hemiplegia (Roaring)
October 18, 2018“Roaring” is a term used to describe the observed respiratory…
Read MoreLameness – Navicular Syndrome
October 18, 2018Navicular Syndrome (NS) is a cause of incurable lameness in…
Read Moreread more Keratoma of the Foot
October 18, 2018Keratomas are locally invasive (non-spreading) tumors comprised of keratin, the…
Read MoreInjuries of the Eyes
October 18, 2018Horses have prominent eyes that are susceptible to injury. Tree…
Read MoreHeaves: Recurrent Airway Obstruction in Horses
October 18, 2018“Heaves” is the common name historically given for chronic obstructive…
Read MoreGeriatric Care and Considerations
October 18, 2018Thanks to advances in equine veterinary knowledge, technological improvements from…
Read MoreExternal Parasites of Horses
October 18, 2018There are so many “bugs” that parasitize the skin of…
Read MoreEquine Respiratory Herpesvirus Infections (Viral Rhinopneumonitis, “Rhino”)
October 18, 2018What is Viral Rhinopneumonitis, or “Rhino”? Equine herpesvirus type 1…
Read MoreEIA – Equine Infectious Anemia (swamp fever)
October 18, 2018Sometimes still called “swamp fever”, Equine Infectious Anemia is caused…
Read MoreColic and its Causes
October 18, 2018Colic simply means abdominal pain, but the term doesn’t suggest…
Read MoreCauses and Prevention of Choke
October 18, 2018In horses, “Choke” describes the affected animal’s visible symptoms and…
Read MoreBotulism (Clostridium botulinum toxin)
October 18, 2018What is Botulism? Botulism is widely known as a severe…
Read MoreEquine Viral Arteritis (EVA)
October 17, 2018“EVA” is a highly contagious disease caused by equine arteritis…
Read MoreEquine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)
October 17, 2018Opossums of North and South America carry and shed a…
Read MoreDermatophilosis: Rain Scald / Mud Fever / Rain Rot
October 17, 2018In warm, wet conditions, an opportunistic organism called Dermatophilus congolensis…
Read MoreCushing’s Disease – Causes and Consequences
October 17, 2018Cushing’s Disease (Pituitary Pars Intermediate Dysfunction; PPID) is an endocrine…
Read MoreCauses of Weight Loss in Horses
October 17, 2018Horses may lose weight for a number of reasons, but…
Read MoreCastration: why, when, and how?
October 17, 2018Castration means the complete surgical removal of the testicles. There…
Read MoreBlister Beetle Toxicity
October 17, 2018Blister Beetles are extremely toxic to horses when the insects…
Read MoreAngular Limb Deformities
October 17, 2018Angular limb deformities are either congenital (present at birth) or…
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