Diseases
![Drowsy quarter horse standing outside](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Quarter-Horse-drowsy-or-sick_940x416-768x340.jpg)
December 20, 2010
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy in Horses
Neuroaxonal dystrophy is a degenerative central nervous system disease of horses, humans, and other animals. Horses affected with neuroaxonal
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November 30, 2010
Soaking Hay Can Lower Dust Concentrations
Management steps—wetting or soaking hay, selecting alternative bedding materials, and removing horses from stalls during periods of peak activity—have
![Drowsy horse standing over stall guard](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Sick-or-drowsy-horse-standing-over-stall-guards_940x416-768x340.jpg)
January 21, 2010
Prevalence of Cecal Intussusceptions in New Zealand
Researchers performed a retrospective study on the prevalence of cecal intussusceptions.
![Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Vet-and-horse-owner-and-horse_940x416-768x340.jpg)
January 21, 2010
Diagnosing Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction
PPID is a condition of mature to older horses and has been reported in horses as young as 7
![Wild horses galloping](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Wild-horses-galloping-with-dust_940x416-768x340.jpg)
October 21, 2007
Equine Health and Management Trends
Horses made up 86.6% of the equid population; 3.9% were miniature horses; 3.7% were donkeys; 3.4% were ponies; and
![Horses looking out windows of trailer](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Trailer-with-horse-heads-and-feed-tubs_940x416-768x340.jpg)
October 21, 2007
Health Management Strategies at Equine Events
Horse shows, sales, rodeos, race meets, fairs, clinics…at these events, large numbers of horses congregate, share barns and performance
![Fat horse in field](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Fat-horses-in-a-field_940x416-768x340.jpg)
![Paint mare with foal nursing](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Paint-mare-and-foal_940x416-768x340.jpg)
December 01, 2005
Genetic Diseases In Quarter Horses
Researchers have identified another in a growing line of genetic diseases affecting Quarter Horses.
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December 01, 2005
Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter
Synchronous diaphragmatic flutter, more commonly known as “thumps,” is a condition characterized by hiccup-like contractions of the horse's diaphragm.
![Foal laying down in pasture](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Foal-lying-down_940x416-768x340.jpg)
October 21, 2004
Foal Pneumonia
Management steps can be effective in limiting the incidence of R. equi infections.