Health
![Veterinarian performing a neurologic exam on a horse.](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_vet_neurologic_epm_lameness_exam_SP_940x416-768x340.jpg)
August 02, 2021
Diagnosing, Differentiating Equine Neurological Diseases
Horses with neurological deficits often express the same clinical signs despite being diagnosed with different diseases.
![Close-up photo of a horse's muzzle with a breathing strip and flared nostrils.](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Close-up-muzzle-flared-nostrils-breathing-strip_940x416-768x340.jpg)
July 26, 2021
Does Treating Equine Asthma Help Soft Palate Problems?
Researchers recently reported that dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) in horses could be a result of asthma.
![Endurance horse cooling out at finish](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_WEG_endurance_rest_stop_940x416-768x340.jpg)
July 23, 2021
Endurance Horse Lameness: Trainer Experience as a Factor
Lameness remains a top reason for elimination of endurance horses during competition. Trainer knowledge and experience ranked high as
![Colicky horse laying down in a stall at the vet hospital.](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_horse_colic_hospital_sick_vet_SP_940x416-768x339.jpg)
July 21, 2021
Colitis in Horses: Testing for Cause of Diarrhea
Because it causes diarrhea and rapid debilitation in horses, knowing the underlying cause of colitis will provide valuable information.
![Close-up photo of a horse's muzzle with a breathing strip and flared nostrils.](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Close-up-muzzle-flared-nostrils-breathing-strip_940x416-768x340.jpg)
July 05, 2021
Nebulized Dexamethasone for Severe Equine Asthma: Yay or Nay?
Nebulization, turns a liquid medication into a fine mist and delivers the drug directly to the lungs, has been
![Checking a horse's teeth and gums](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Dental-examination_940x416-768x340.jpg)
July 01, 2021
Brush Up on Equine Dental Terminology
Brush up on basic equine dental terminology with this list of must-know words.
![Western performance horse cutting cows.](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_cutting_western_performance_cow_horse_SP_940x416-768x339.jpg)
June 30, 2021
Common Lamenesses in Western Performance Horses Identified
As a group, western performance horses show lameness most often in the distal forelimbs, hocks, and stifles.
![Chestnut horse trotting through a field.](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_thin_senior_horse_in_grass_field_SP_940x416-768x340.jpg)
June 28, 2021
Pergolide and Muscle Atrophy in PPID Horses
Researchers recently investigated muscle atrophy in PPID horses that were treated with pergolide or a placebo to learn more
![Mini horse in a drylot](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Close-up-of-Mini-in-Drylot-768x340.jpg)
June 23, 2021
Exploring Cryotherapy for Laminitic Horses
Cryotherapy, the intense and prolonged cooling of the lower limb and hoof, may prove a valuable pain-relieving modality for
![Taking an x-ray of a horse's front leg](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_TakingX-ray_of_Horses_Leg-768x340.jpg)
June 21, 2021
Bone Cysts: New Surgical Technique Described
A novel approach involving absorbable implants may provide owners a more reliable solution to managing bone cysts.