Preventative

The authors of the study report that while tie-back surgery does result in a less obstructed flow of air Read more

Contact with body fluids constitutes an important route of disease transmission. These fluids—saliva, pus, nasal secretions—can be picked up Read more

Anytime you have a seriously ill horse on your property, disinfect its stall after the horse recovers and before Read more

Mares can be screened for infection through blood tests, but there are many positive reactions among mares without an Read more

Very young foals are at risk for a number of health problems that can require care in a veterinary Read more

As these horses are transitioned from full pasture turnout to a schedule that includes many hours in the stall Read more

Most horses love to eat; that’s normal. However, if your horse eats too much, or too fast, or too Read more

One of the most common heart problems affecting equine performance is atrial fibrillation, or “a-fib.” This is a condition Read more

Mycotoxins, the toxic substances produced by molds, can cause serious damage in the liver, brain, and other organs. To Read more

The researchers have found that younger horses were better able to respond to inflammation by synthesizing new cartilage, but Read more