Pasterns often become crusty and scabby when “mud season” turns paddocks into soupy messes. But left untreated, a simple case of scratches can escalate into a painful, chronic condition.
When your horse develops an obstruction in his esophagus, doing the wrong thing can turn a relatively minor event into a potentially life-threatening problem.
Lyme disease in horses is tricky. It’s notoriously difficult to diagnose, and it can pose a serious threat to a horse’s health and well-being. The causal bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted...
Odds are high that your horse will encounter this common respiratory infection at some point in his life. But you can take steps to minimize the effects of the disease.
When you follow some simple steps for isolating potential carriers, it's easier than you might think to protect your herd from disease-causing viruses and bacteria.
Clostridium botulinum bacteria produce the most deadly biological toxin known to man. When ingested, botulinum toxin causes botulism, a fast-acting, often fatal form of food poisoning. Horses who consume...
Most horses develop this common respiratory infection at some point in their lives, but you’ll want to take steps to limit the risks of serious consequences.
Eastern and western equine encephalomyelitis are a pair of closely related viral diseases that affect the horse’s central nervous system. Both are caused by alphaviruses of the family Togaviridae, are...
