Diseases

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, or EPM, is caused by Sarcocystis neurona protozoa. Cats are less likely than skunks and raccoons to be Read more

Loss of the ability to sweat is known as anhidrosis. This condition is potentially life-threatening for heavily exercised horses Read more

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

Neuroaxonal dystrophy is a degenerative central nervous system disease of horses, humans, and other animals. Horses affected with neuroaxonal Read more

Management steps—wetting or soaking hay, selecting alternative bedding materials, and removing horses from stalls during periods of peak activity—have Read more

Researchers performed a retrospective study on the prevalence of cecal intussusceptions. Read more

PPID is a condition of mature to older horses and has been reported in horses as young as 7 Read more

Horses made up 86.6% of the equid population; 3.9% were miniature horses; 3.7% were donkeys; 3.4% were ponies; and Read more

Horse shows, sales, rodeos, race meets, fairs, clinics…at these events, large numbers of horses congregate, share barns and performance Read more

Dietary management is key to preventing attacks. Read more