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Close-up of horse's eye
March 01, 2011

Treating Equine Eye Irritation

Horses with equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) show swelling of the eye, irritation, and eventual blindness. Treatment used to involve Read more
Old swaybacked horse grazing in a field
March 01, 2011

Common Diseases of Older Horses

Maladies of the digestive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and endocrine systems are the problems seen most often in older horses and Read more
Two girls with a horse
February 23, 2011

Strangles Test Developed

A rapid diagnostic test for strangles in horses has been perfected by a team of researchers from the University Read more
Facial Sarcoid Tumor
February 22, 2011

Mistletoe for Sarcoid Treatment

Mistletoe extract is one of the most recent developments in sarcoid treatment. Read more
Grumpy horse trotting with ears pinned
February 09, 2011

Rain Rot in Horses

Dermatophilosis is a skin infection caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis. Skin lesions of dermatophilosis are usually crusty and resemble Read more
Horse laying down in sand
January 27, 2011

Equine Motor Neuron Disease

Equine motor neuron disease (EMND) is characterized by the rapid onset of trembling, constant shifting of weight in the Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
January 04, 2011

Vitamin E Critical for Nerve Health

A diet that is deficient in vitamin E over a prolonged period can lead to equine motor neuron disease, Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
December 20, 2010

EPM: Don’t Blame the Barn Cats

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, or EPM, is caused by Sarcocystis neurona protozoa. Cats are less likely than skunks and raccoons to be Read more
Close-up of sweaty event horse's chest and shoulder
December 20, 2010

No Sweat!

Loss of the ability to sweat is known as anhidrosis. This condition is potentially life-threatening for heavily exercised horses Read more
Racehorse working out on track
December 20, 2010

Heart Problems in Horses

According to Dr. Robert Gilmour, a veterinarian at Cornell University, diseases of the circulatory system are the third most Read more
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