Illnesses and Injuries

What is the most effective way to control RAO, or heaves, in horses? Take this Pop Quiz to test your knowledge.

By Equus
Feb 7, 2019

One woman's account of managing the rehabilitation process—and her own expectations—as her horse recovers from a severe neurological condition.

By Equus
Apr 14, 2017

Equine Protozoal Myelitis (EPM) can be a difficult disease to diagnose and treat in the horse. Dr. Joyce Harman offers help in EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet.

By Equus
Aug 14, 2009

Horses with allergies need help regulating their immune systems. Dr. Joyce Harman explains what to do in EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet.

By Equus
Mar 12, 2009

Dr. Joyce Harman explains how to heal an injury to a horse's facial nerve in this edition of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet.

By Equus
Nov 21, 2008

Stem Cell Harvesting Breakthrough promo image

Researchers study stem cells and foals. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine.

By Equus
Oct 29, 2008

Horses aren't the only ones who can suffer from botulism poisoning. By Laurie Bonner for EQUUS magazine.

By Equus
Sep 24, 2008

The Latest on Cushing's Disease promo image

Recent research and treatment options available make it easier than ever to keep horses with Cushing's Syndrome, now callled PPID, healthy and comfortable in their senior years. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine.

By Equus
Aug 30, 2008

Dr. Joyce Harman provides a rehabilitation plan for horses with muscle injuries in this edition of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet.

By Equus
May 23, 2008

Learn how to manage a pony with laminitis with attention to grass, supplements, hoof trimming and more in this edition of Dr. Joyce Harman's Ask the Vet on EquiSearch.com.

By Equus
May 9, 2008

Find out how to tell if your horse has an ulcer and how to treat it in this EquiSearch.com Ask the Vet column by Dr. Joyce Harman.

By Equus
Apr 7, 2008

Dr. Joyce Harman explains what can cause seizures in horses and how to handle them in this edition of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet.

By Equus
Feb 28, 2008

EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Antibiotics, Ulcers promo image

Dr. Joyce Harman addresses urinary tract infections, antibiotics and stomach ulcers in this follow-up to an earlier EquiSearch.com Ask the Vet article.

By Equus
Jan 4, 2008

One study looks at the benefits of treating choke with medication. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine.

By Equus
Nov 13, 2007

EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: One-Eyed Horse promo image

How successful and happy can a one-eyed horse be? Dr. Joyce Harman answers a reader's question in EquiSearch's Ask the Vet feature.

By Equus
Jul 7, 2006

Discourage Salmonella with Disinfection Program promo image

A routine annual disinfection program can reduce the likelihood of a Salmonella outbreak in your barn. Here's how to do it with tips from veterinarian Roberta Dwyer for Practical Horseman magazine.

By Equus
Jul 21, 2004

The membrane that protects and nourishes fetal life offers a second chance for healing to a seriously injured yearling. By Beth Benard for EQUUS magazine.

By Equus
Mar 7, 2003

A simple mis-step caused my horse Annapolis to re-bow the tendon that ended his racing career. By Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.

By Equus
Jan 22, 2003

Strangles: A Case of Swollen Glands promo image

Is it just swollen glands? How much do you know about strangles (or Streptococcus equi) in horses? From the editors of EQUUS.

By Equus
Jan 19, 2003

An update on anhidrosis and how a nutritional supplement called One AC helped my horse to start sweating again. Written by Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.

By Equus
Jan 7, 2003

Equine Neurological Disorder Links promo image

A selection of Websites offering information about some of the neurological disorders that occur in horses.

By Equus
Jan 5, 2003

The Spinal Tap Procedure - A look at the definitive test for Equine Protozoal Myleoencephalitis in horses. By Jayne Pedigo for EquiSearch.

By Equus
Dec 26, 2002

Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever) promo image

Equine Infectious Anemia is a viral disease for which there is no known cure or vaccination. Learn more about the disease and the Coggins Test, used to identify horses that have been infected with the disease.