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Equine influenza – a mutable virus that affects the respiratory tract

Coughing in horses can have many triggers. But the influenza virus is the primary carrier among our ungulates. In fact, it's not just horses that can quickly become infected with the flu virus...

Hoof cancer – one word, one feeling of fear

Diagnosis of hoof cancer. This makes horse owners swallow hard. Not without reason. This rampant disease can have tragic consequences. But there is hope. The latest findings are encouraging. A...

Late – the “end” for your beloved riding horse?

As long as our horses play happily in the pasture and move freely and contentedly under the rider, all is well with us. But what if our beloved riding horse starts to lame? And then she c...

Druse in horses – necessary information in an emergency

We all want healthy horses. But unfortunately we keep hearing about news from riding stables where diseases such as strangles have broken out. A big shock for the owners of the anima...

Throat blockage in horses – immediate help counts!

Many illnesses require quick action from the owner and veterinarian. Blockage of the throat is one of these emergencies and you should not wait here. In fact, this condition is quite...

Periodic eye inflammation – what you should know!

Perhaps you have heard the term moon blindness before? This term actually stands for periodic eye inflammation (short: ERU, long: equine recurrent uevitis). In fact, almost 12% of the horse po...

Headshaking – is there hope for the horse?

Headshaking on horses poses a problem for many horse owners. The constant shaking of the head quickly pushes horse training and handling to its limits. However, it not only restricts...

The horses – when the mare’s hormones make themselves felt!

A loud squeak echoes across the paddock. Spring, with warmer temperatures and more daylight, noticeably brings out the mare's hormonal balance again. Many horse owners then talk about the anim...

Saddle pressure in horses – recognize, treat and prevent early!

The saddle has made riding so easy for us humans and yet it is precisely this saddle that can cause considerable problems for many horses. No matter what style of riding - some horse saddles j...

Cushing's syndrome in horses - incurable but still well under control?

Equine Cushing's syndrome, ECS for short, is now causing discomfort to many horse owners. Unfortunately, among horse diseases, Cushing's is one of the most common "diseases of prosperity". Thi...