Health
![Drowsy quarter horse standing outside](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Quarter-Horse-drowsy-or-sick_940x416-768x340.jpg)
February 15, 2011
Navicular Syndrome
Navicular syndrome is a degenerative condition of structures in the horse's heel. The navicular bone lies at the back
![Drowsy horse standing over stall guard](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Sick-or-drowsy-horse-standing-over-stall-guards_940x416-768x340.jpg)
February 14, 2011
Enteroliths in Horses
Enteroliths are mineral masses that form in the colon of a horse. They are also known as intestinal stones
![Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Vet-and-horse-owner-and-horse_940x416-768x340.jpg)
February 10, 2011
Interaction of Phenylbutazone and Bone Healing in Horses
New research has discovered that NSAIDs have the potential to inhibit bone healing in horses, especially in the early
![Picking out a horse's hoof](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Hoof-pick-with-hoof_940x416-768x340.jpg)
February 09, 2011
Proper Care of Broodmare Hooves
Whether mares are barefoot or shod, they should if possible not be scheduled for trims or resets very close
![Grumpy horse trotting with ears pinned](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Angry-horse-trotting_940x416-768x340.jpg)
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
![Horses looking out of stalls in barn aisle](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Stabled-horses_940x416-768x340.jpg)
February 07, 2011
Disaster Planning
Horses thrive on routine. For the most part, they stay healthiest and most contented when the same things happen
![Racehorse exercising on track](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Racehorse_training_940x416-768x340.jpg)
February 07, 2011
Musculoskeletal Injury Risks in Training
Training to race involves one of the most demanding equine exercise schedules. Musculoskeletal injuries are quite common among racehorses
![Horses looking out windows of trailer](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Trailer-with-horse-heads-and-feed-tubs_940x416-768x340.jpg)
February 02, 2011
Ventilation Important During Horse Transport
A recent study was designed to assess air exchange rates in horse trailers with various ventilation port configurations and
![Horse with visible breath in winter](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Breath-visible-respiration_940x416-768x340.jpg)
January 31, 2011
Management Tips to Reduce Respiratory Tract Irritation
The most important component of treatment is environmental control to reduce exposure of the horse to the airborne allergens
![Paint mare with foal nursing](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Paint-mare-and-foal_940x416-768x340.jpg)
January 28, 2011
Cryptosporidium May Be Related To Foal Heat Diarrhea
Mares come into estrus about 7 to 14 days after giving birth. This period coincides with the occurrence of