Diseases

Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), or equine Cushing’s disease, remains challenging to diagnose and according to the latest recommendations Read more

New research suggests limb-sliding while attempting to stand may contribute to the development of osteochondrosis, an orthopedic disease of Read more

One research group believes an oral glucose test may predict the occurrence of laminitis secondary to hormonal imbalances such Read more

Equine asthma is remarkably similar to human asthma. In human asthmatics, allergy avoidance has also proven to be an Read more

According to the study*, approximately 50% of all horses in the United States come into contact with S. neurona, Read more

“Equine asthma syndrome” is the new term for the spectrum of disorders resulting from chronic airway inflammation. This syndrome Read more

Laminitis can strike at any time, contributing to pain, loss of function, poor quality of life, and economic losses Read more

Laminitis can strike at any time, contributing to pain, loss of function, poor quality of life, and economic losses associated Read more

Horses maintained primarily outdoors generally have healthier airways and a lower incidence of asthma than those kept predominantly in stables. When faced with Read more

According to a recent study, not only do these medications help with asthma, they also help reverse the detrimental Read more