Preventative

Osteochondritis dissecans is a developmental orthopedic disease that results in lameness in young horses. Various dietary factors (mineral balance Read more

Veterinarians at the University of Milan in Italy have used tiny endoscopes (2.7 mm in diameter rather than the Read more

Horse owners need to make sure their equine charges have adequate pasture and/or hay; supplemental feed as required to Read more

Health problems tend to crop up in horses that have been around for several decades. Recurrent colic, excessive gas, Read more

Equine diseases, conditions, or problems are frequently referred to by their initials. Read more

Although the causative bacteria are naturally found in the soil and exposure is an everyday occurrence, most owners will Read more

Left untreated, white line disease can result in rotation of the coffin bone due to widespread damage in the Read more

A horse that lacks the ability to produce sweat in normal quantities has a condition known as anhidrosis. A Read more

Even when the weather is not severe, horses will spend time in the run-in shed to escape sun, rain, Read more

Hypothyroidism is often diagnosed but uncommonly confirmed with definitive testing. The condition has been associated with reduced fertility, obesity, Read more