Diseases

A research team reported recently that one explanation for the lack of an asthmatic horse’s response to corticosteroids could Read more

Exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage derails many high-performance horses. Though it is most closely associated with racehorses, researchers recently set out Read more

Imagine your horse was continually at risk for developing laminitis, repeatedly suffering from hoof soreness. Chances are, you would Read more

According to researchers, obese mares produce foals with increased risk for low-grade inflammation and osteochondrosis. Read more

Despite decades of intense research in various species, most notably horses and humans, a cure for osteoarthritis remains elusive. Read more

Despite the best intentions when treating laminitis, some horses will continue to founder. In such cases, cryotherapy, the intense Read more

Medical options to treat osteoarthritis include administration of anti-inflammatory drugs and regenerative therapies, including stem cells and autologous conditioned Read more

Pergolide remains the only FDA-approved medication for horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, or Cushing’s disease. It can, however, Read more

Equine Cushing’s disease remains a diagnostic challenge for veterinarians and a management puzzle for many horse owners. Although commonly Read more

While widely recognized in certain breeds of horses over the past several centuries, until recently little was known about Read more