Diseases

Three-fourths of the fossils showed changes in the bone shape, density, or level of blood supply that indicated some Read more

Rabies is not as common in horses as it is in some other species of animals such as raccoons, Read more

Junctional epidermolysis bullosa, or JEB, is a heritable condition in which a horse lacks a protein that plays an Read more

In horses, as in humans, sight is important in maintaining balance. A properly functioning brain uses subtle visual cues Read more

For many humans who are allergic to the venom of stinging insects like bees and wasps, a program of desensitization is Read more

Infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, were found in horses, cats, and dogs included in a recent study in Germany. Between Read more

Equine multinodular pulmonary fibrosis (EMPF) is the not the same thing as equine herpesvirus (EHV), and neither disease causes Read more

To support respiratory tract health in horses, special attention must be paid to the quality of the air they Read more

Horses that are “easy keepers,” meaning that they require fewer calories to maintain body condition, may also have a Read more

Like some other equine maladies, Lyme disease is somewhat difficult to diagnose because signs are vague, confusing, or nonexistent Read more