Diseases

Results of the study indicated that low-level EIPH did not significantly impact number of starts, ability to stay in Read more

Most horse owners have heard about strongyles, bots, ascarids, and various other parasites that live in the equine gastrointestinal Read more

Diagnosis based only on physical signs is not straightforward because horses might show all or only a few signs, Read more

Studying genes that are related to illness and immunity may eventually aid scientists and breeders in eliminating genetic diseases Read more

Pergolide is the medication of choice to treat pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also called Cushing’s disease, in horses. Read more

Fortunately, many horses that undergo colic surgery recover well and are able to return to their previous level of Read more

Hyperparathyroidism results from excessive parathyroid hormone and causes weight loss, shifting lameness, depression, and loss of appetite.An overly active Read more

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis might not be in the news as much as it was a few years ago, but Read more

A recent study confirmed the epidemic of equine obesity. Read more

Though it is not nearly as common in equines as in humans, diabetes mellitus (type 1 or insulin dependent Read more