Diseases

Even with advances in veterinary medicine, many diseases threaten equine health. We tell you how to protect your horse from viral diseases such as equine influenza, equine herpesvirus and rabies; bacterial diseases such as strangles and botulism; parasitic infections such as equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM); and other disorders including pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).

Diagnosis

Approaches to diagnosing and managing pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) are fairly consistent around the world.

closeup of horse noses. Gray horse's nose is coming in contact with bay horse's nose.

Debunk the four biggest myths about the highly contagious disease strangles. By Eliza R.L. McGraw for EQUUS magazine.

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.

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Medications and Drugs

Approaches to diagnosing and managing pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) are fairly consistent around the world.

horse eating vitamins from tub in pasture

Do you know which five vitamins help regulate your horse's body functions?

This odiferous compound has become a common treatment for a variety of inflammatory conditions. Here are a few interesting facts about DMSO's history and action.