Strangles, also known as distemper, is a highly contagious disease among horses. Strangles in horses is characterized by inflammation of…
According to an IDEXX Laboratories survey of more than 2,000 horse owners and trainers regarding equine lameness, joint pain is…
When veterinarians evaluate horses for lameness, they usually provide the owners with written descriptions of what they observe. For example,…
Researchers in the United Kingdom have released a study that finds horses living in stalls show markedly decreased behavioral problems…
Researchers at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are warning that overuse and misuse of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs…
Catching dental problems early can help keep your horse healthy. Horses over 5 years old should receive annual checkups; younger…
If you become incapacitated during an accident, you can make sure your horses will be taken care of by leaving…
Equine herpes virus (EHV) is a difficult disease to control. “It is speculated that 80 to 90 percent of horses…
If your horse travels or is exposed to unfamiliar horses on a regular basis, talk to your veterinarian about regular…
According to recent research published by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, the current recommendations for the primary rabies…