UNPACKING The Hendra Virus in Horses
What is HeV? Hendra virus infection is a viral disease that may cause acute fatal respiratory and/or neurologic signs in …
Diseases and conditions
From the Vet: When to Euthanize A Horse With Cushing’s
Cushing’s Disease in Horses Vets mainly diagnose Cushing’s in horses over the age of ten years. As your horse ages …
What is COLIC in Horses? All the Info you Need
What is Colic in Horses? What is colic in horses, and what does it mean when a horse colics? Colic …
When Pinworms In Horses Causes HAVOC!
What are Pinworms in Horses? Pinworms in horses aren’t necessarily a pain in the butt for horse owners, but a …
The HARSH Reality of Horse Herpes
What is Horse Herpes? Ask a horse owner about horse herpes, and you probably face a tired-looking owner. Equine herpes, …
Navicular in Horses – Signs, Anatomy, and MANAGEMENT
What is Navicular in Horses? Navicular in horses refers to an umbrella term describing heel pain. The preferred terms for …
How Much Hay Does a Horse Eat? Behind-The-Scenes Info
Equine Feeding Requirements As a horse owner, you may ask yourself, do horses eat hay, and how much does a …
DISCUSSING Stringhalt in Horses (Equine Reflex Hypertonia)
What is Stringhalt in Horses? The definition of stringhalt in horses is a neurological gait abnormality with exaggerated upward flexion …
Can Laminitis in Horses Be Cured?
What is Laminitis in Horses? Laminitis in horses or “founders” is a multifactorial disease. It is an extremely painful disease …
Unpacking Summer Sores in Horses
What are Summer Sores in Horses? Winter has finally given the reins to warmer summer days. It is time for …
