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Exertional myopathies in horses represent a syndrome of recurring exercise-associated muscle damage that arises from a variety of causes. They are highlighted by instances of muscle fatigue, pain, or...

Gastric ulcers are sores that form in the stomach lining. They are common in horses and have a prevalence estimated at between 50% and 90%. Ulcers can affect any horse at any age but occur most...

Heaves is a common, allergic respiratory disease of horses characterized by chronic cough, nasal discharge and respiratory difficulty. It is also known as Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO), Chronic...

Worms are counted among the most common of equine ailments, and all horses are at risk of infestation at any given time. Horses may be affected by numerous different species of worms, and the life...

One of the most misdiagnosed and mistreated conditions in equine medicine is equine gastric ulcer syndrome, or EGUS. This is curious, given the advancements in diagnostic technology and veterinary...

The primary cause of navicular disease is not known, although it is thought that damage to the navicular bone may occur due to interference with blood supply or trauma to the bone. This damage can...

Lameness in horses is not a specific condition in horses per se, but typically indicates deeper pathology in the musculoskeletal system. A horse is said to be lame when its normal stance or...

Parasitic worms can infect a horse’s specific tissues, organs and systems, obtaining nutrients from the horse so that they can continue grow, develop and reproduce. Many can live in the...

Prednisolone Use in Horses Most horses with RAO will exhibit clinical signs when stabled, bedded on straw, and fed hay; eliminating these factors usually results in a decrease or elimination of...

Fungi are parasitic, spore-producing organisms which obtain their nourishment by absorbing food from the plant or animal hosts upon which they grow. Countless species of fungus abound in the...

Progesterone For Equines It is critical for horse breeders and managers to understand the estrous cycle of mares. Since mares breed seasonally, the breeding of mares cannot be successfully achieved...

Progesterone For Equines It is quite common for horse owners and managers to require mares to enter into estrus and ovulate within a specific time period. This may be because they intend to use...