Diseases

Any horse can develop equine influenza, though very young foals and senior horses are somewhat more susceptible. Read more

Significantly more cases of this serious and highly contagious respiratory disease have been reported across the U.S. in the Read more

Endurance horses that compete in long-distance races must be checked periodically during the competition to ensure they are fit enough to Read more

Lawsonia intracellularis is a bacterium that causes intestinal infections in a variety of species. In horses, these infections are termed Read more

African horse sickness, a disease that is fatal in up to 90% of affected horses, is caused by an Read more

The study group concluded that Cushing’s disease is significantly associated with aging. Read more

Paralysis ticks (Ixodes holocyclus) are found along Australia’s eastern coast and are most common in areas that have high rainfall. Read more

Young horses are at a somewhat higher risk for respiratory disease than mature horses, especially if they travel or Read more

Headshaking is difficult to treat in some horses. Consult a veterinarian, an equine nutritionist, or both before trying a Read more

Toxicity varies with plant age, growing conditions, and freshness of foliage. Plants are most dangerous in early growth through Read more