Diseases

Despite preventive measures, your horse develops a runny nose, depression, anorexia, and a high fever consistent with equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) Read more

Horses in their mid-teens and older are more likely to die of gastrointestinal disease than any other cause, according to a Read more

Supporting limb laminitis secondary to severe lameness in one limb, causing excessive weight bearing and laminitis on the opposite Read more

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis continues to plague horses, causing neurological deficits that threaten athletic careers and lives. Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis still poses Read more

According to various research groups, anti-inflammatory drugs could stop EHV-1 from negatively affecting the cells lining the blood vessels Read more

When potassium concentration in the bloodstream gets too high, a condition known as hyperkalemia, it can be life-threatening. Read more

Laminitis doesn’t have a formulaic treatment plan. Instead, treatment relies heavily on the underlying cause, varying markedly from patient Read more

How do horses become infected with EHV-1, and how can you prevent your horse from getting sick at your Read more

Major risk factors for development of laminitis included exposure to lush pastures, high body condition score (overweight horses), the presence Read more

Lubricin, a naturally-occurring proteoglycan produced by cells within joints, plays an integral role in maintaining frictionless movement through joint Read more