Health

Veterinary researchers are exploring the underlying processes of equine asthma at a cellular level in search of highly effective Read more

According to one recent study, steaming hay, a common strategy for managing horses suffering severe equine asthma, may not Read more

Foals aren't born with infection-fighting antibodies called immunoglobulins (Igs), but instead get them from their dam's colostrum. IgG testing Read more

A new study shows that horses with repetitive behaviors learn at the same rate as horses without stereotypies and Read more

Horses with big head disease have abnormally shaped skulls as well as large jaw bones, which makes chewing difficult. Read more

If owners and vets were able to predict which mares have uterine problems early in the breeding season, major Read more

Scientists from the Laboratory of Racing Chemistry in Japan have already identified a new form of doping and have Read more

Many infectious diseases can spread between horses and humans, putting both species at risk. Read more

While laminitis can’t always be predicted or avoided, sepsis-related laminitis secondary to colic, colitis, or uterine infections, for example, Read more

A Welsh research team recently collected DNA from 105 ponies and cobs to look for significant height-associated genetic regions. Read more