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Equine Asthma Causes are Everywhere!

Airway inflammation, OTHERS Emmanuelle van erck-westergren, OTHERS

Equine Asthma Causes are Everywhere!

Approximately 80% of active sport horses are challenged with some degree of Equine Asthma. Some horses have a genetic predisposition for asthma, but otherwise it's an occupational disease, explains sporthorse...

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Catch Them While You Can - A Q&A by Equine Sports Veterinarian

Airway inflammation, OTHERS Allergies, OTHERS

Catch Them While You Can - A Q&A by Equine Sports Veterinarian

In this Q&A, Equine Sports Medicine expert Kate Allen, BVSc, PhD, offers advice on recognizing respiratory challenges in their early and most treatable form.

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Soaking and steaming, what’s the difference?

Airway inflammation, OTHERS Hay, OTHERS

Soaking and steaming, what’s the difference?

Becky James BSc MSc explains the differences between soaking and steaming hay.   

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Asthma – A Cold Weather Problem for Riders and Horses

Airway inflammation, OTHERS Breathing, OTHERS

Asthma – A Cold Weather Problem for Riders and Horses

Anyone who suffers from asthma is probably already aware that breathing cold air, even just at rest, can lead to a worsening of respiratory symptoms, including a feeling of tightness...

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Amy & Florelli: Thankful for Easy Breathing

Airway inflammation, OTHERS Ambassador, OTHERS

Amy & Florelli: Thankful for Easy Breathing

Respiratory issues are nothing to sneeze at, but top rider found management strategies that salvaged hopes for a top prospect.

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Study suggests feeding Haygain steamed hay significantly reduces the risk of finding fungi in horses’ airways

Airway inflammation, OTHERS Breathing, OTHERS

Study suggests feeding Haygain steamed hay significantly reduces the risk of finding fungi in horses’ airways

The study found the presence of different types of fungi in the airways of 72% of the horses. This ranged from Aspergillus through Penicillium to Mucor, Absidia, Geotrichum and Candida.

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