Strangles, also known as distemper, is a highly contagious disease among horses. Strangles in horses is characterized by inflammation of…
An adult horse’s teeth are not all that they appear. With a full length of about four inches, much 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 at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are warning that overuse and misuse of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs…
Equine feed companies are required by law to include specific information on their complete feed and supplement labels: The name…
Catching dental problems early can help keep your horse healthy. Horses over 5 years old should receive annual checkups; younger…
Q. What is your advice regarding when to call out the vet if you suspect that your horse is…
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…