Equine Care

Colic, laminitis, Cushing's, ulcers, deworming, and comprehensive horse health guides.

Colic is abdominal pain in horses and the leading cause of death. Knowing the signs and acting fast saves lives.

Laminitis is inflammation of the sensitive laminae inside the hoof. It's exquisitely painful and can cause permanent lameness.

Cushing's disease in horses causes coat changes, laminitis, and immune suppression. Early detection and management keep horses comfortable.

Up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of performance horses have gastric ulcers. Understanding the causes helps prevent this painful condition.

Traditional deworming every 8 weeks is outdated. Modern parasite control uses strategic deworming based on fecal egg counts.

Heaves is asthma for horses — an allergic lung condition causing cough and breathing difficulty. Management keeps horses working.

Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection causing abscessed lymph nodes. Quarantine and vaccination prevent outbreaks.

Tetanus is almost always fatal in horses. Vaccination is cheap insurance against this devastating disease.

Equine influenza spreads rapidly and causes widespread outbreaks. Vaccination and biosecurity are essential for prevention.

West Nile virus causes neurological disease in horses. Vaccination is highly effective and essential in endemic areas.

Navicular syndrome is a common cause of chronic forelimb lameness in mature horses. Modern treatment extends working careers.

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