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Found 13 Results from Equine Disease Quarterly

A blacklegged tick on a leaf.

Avoiding Tick-Borne Diseases in Horses

Warm weather has arrived, and with it an influx of ticks and the diseases they carry. Property and management strategies can reduce exposure.
By: Hannah Tiffin, PhD / Equine Disease Quarterly
A horse drinking from a pond.

West Nile Virus in Horses: Still a Threat

Although perhaps not in the headlines as it was in 1999, this mosquito-borne virus is not gone, and should not be forgotten.
By: Maureen T. Long, DVM / Equine Disease Quarterly
A group of horses and riders at a horse show.

“The Show is Cancelled; You are Quarantined.”

Biosecurity planning for equestrian events is becoming increasingly crucial as more horses than ever co-mingle at more international shows.
By: Katie Flynn, DVM, USEF / Equine Disease Quarterly
A woman looking at a horse in a barn aisle.

Causes of Poor Performance in Horses

Many issues - including behavioural - are a manifestation of an underlying physical problem. Here is a checklist of five possible causes.
By: Equine Disease Quarterly
A chubby bay pony.

Insulin Dysregulation and the Link to Laminitis

Why diagnostic testing is important to understanding and managing the common equine endocrine diseases PPID (Cushing’s) and EMS.
By: Equine Disease Quarterly
A horse drinking water from a puddle.

Fighting EPM in the Lab

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is one of the most commonly-diagnosed neurologic diseases in horses, with full recovery often a challenge.
By: Jamie Kaj Norris, Equine Disease Quarterly
A foal; some microbes.

Are Antimicrobials Becoming Ineffective?

Widespread overuse in human and veterinary medicine has led to a precipitous decline in their effectiveness due to antimicrobial resistance.
By: Equine Disease Quarterly
Mares and foals in a field.

What Are Genomes, and How Do We Use Them?

Breeding within a closed book can propagate genes associated with disease and even remove beneficial genes from the population.
By: Equine Disease Quarterly
Horse loading onto a trailer.

Horses Affected by Short-Term Transportation Stress

A pair of studies show that there are significant changes in immune and endocrine function following even short periods of shipping.
By: Equine Disease Quarterly

Is My Horse in Pain Under Saddle?

At least 50% of sport and leisure horses considered sound by their riders are actually lame; the ridden horse checklist can help determine discomfort.
By: Sue Dyson, MA,VetMB,PhD, FRCVS / Equine Disease Quarterly
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