Diseases

While horsemen continue to discuss the use of bisphosphonate, owners should also consider other tools for maintaining comfort in Read more

While many veterinarians first reach for methylprednisolone or triamcinolone when medicating arthritic joints, new research shows that stanzolol may Read more

Veterinarians frequently prescribe pergolide for horses and ponies diagnosed with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction. In fact, it is considered Read more

Lyme disease remains remarkably poorly understood in horses. Because of this, experts on the infectious disease recently convened to Read more

Joint injuries, lameness, and joint disease, such as osteoarthritis, remain among the most important causes of lost training days, Read more

To determine the clinically detectable impact of corticosteroids on equine asthma, a group of researchers recently reviewed thousands of Read more

Stalled horses with severe asthma, including those in remission after treatment with corticosteroids and bronchodilators, have significantly increased airway Read more

According to a recent study, age impacts insulin dysregulation and may play a more important role in the development Read more

High levels of cortisol in horses with Cushing's may disturb certain musculoskeletal structures, such as tendons and ligaments. Read more

Because inflammation of the laminae is the defining hallmark of the disease, and neutrophils are integral to inflammation, researchers Read more