Health

Equine diseases, conditions, or problems are frequently referred to by their initials. Full names, a brief explanation of each Read more

As with all tack, thought should be given to the construction and fit of the foal's first halter. Read more

Other types of nasal discharge (heavy, thick, green or yellow, creamy, carrying an unpleasant odor) are more likely to Read more

Of the gaining mares, 80% gave birth to colts, while only 3% of those losing weight gave birth to Read more

The horse's respiratory system is designed to move a huge quantity of air into and out of the lungs Read more

It is vital that appropriate samples and a full history are collected to assist in building a full understanding Read more

Each of these diseases continues to be a potential threat because the viruses that cause them are still present Read more

Scratches is the name commonly given to the patches of cracked, irritated skin, often with a secondary bacterial infection, Read more

Horses with equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) show swelling of the eye, irritation, and eventual blindness. Treatment used to involve Read more

Maladies of the digestive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and endocrine systems are the problems seen most often in older horses and Read more