Respiratory problems Articles

 
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Breathing problems: what's that noise? »

5 January, 2012

Find out how you can tell if your horse is making abnormal breathing noises

Equine multinodular pulmonary fibrosis »

13 October, 2011

At the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) annual congress last month, mention was made of a newly recognised lung condition first reported in the USA in 2007

Horses bleeding from nose after galloping »

3 October, 2011

Many former racehorses go on to enjoy second careers, but the stresses and strains of the racetrack often leave veterinary legacies that need careful management

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How you can minimise the threat of rattles »

1 August, 2011

The bacteria Rhodococcus equi is becoming an increasing threat to British breeding

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Legs, lungs and poor performance »

26 November, 2009

Owners and riders often blame their horse’s heart for loss of performance. But in the “poor performance stakes” the heart trails in last, a long way behind orthopaedic and respiratory disease

Respiratory problems and equine performance »

19 March, 2009

Could your horse's breathing, stride and performance be linked?

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Managing equine respiratory disease »

5 February, 2009

Diagnosing wheezers and inhalers for horses

Ask H&H: autumn cough »

29 September, 2008

Horse & Hound explains whether it is possible to stop summer pasture associated obstructive pulmonary disease (SPAOPD) from recurring every year

Breathing problems more common than ever »

25 January, 2006

One in six of the UK's horse population suffers Respiratory Airway Obstruction, new research has found

Understanding recurrent airway disease »

26 April, 2005

Recurrent airway disease is a common cause of breathing problems, especially at this time of year when horses are being brought back up to fitness for competitions

Understanding respiratory problems »

25 January, 2005

Does your horse wheeze or cough? Is he short of breath? If so, RAO or SPAOD may be to blame, as HORSE Magazine explains

Improving your horse's breathing »

26 October, 2004

Dorsal displacement of the soft palate is a common problem, but its cause is still largely unknown, says H&H

Feeding for healthy airways »

11 March, 2004

Dodson & Horrell's nutritionist examines how feeding antioxidants can help reduce the occurrence of inflammatory airway disease

Managing RAO »

13 January, 2004

Bruce McGorum of Edinburgh Vet School’s Easter Bush Veterinary Centre explains the best way to manage a horse suffering from recurrent airway obstruction

All about respiratory infections »

17 November, 2003

A snotty nose shouldn't be ignored as it may be the early signs of a more serious infection, which may spread rapidly through a busy yard

Coping with breathing problems »

10 November, 2003

Winter weather and shorter days equals more time in the stable for most horses which can lead to breathing problems for susceptible horses

Understanding airway disease »

17 September, 2003

What do we know about equine airway disease and how should this effect the way we feed fibre to horses? Teresa Hollands reports on the latest findings from the BEVA Congress last week

Avoiding breathing problems »

2 April, 2003

Expert veterinary advice from HORSE magazine on coping with a horse suffering from breathing difficulties

Q&A: Homeopathy v viruses »

12 March, 2003

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on how homeopathic treatment can help horses recover from viruses

Understanding breathing problems »

12 February, 2003

Advice on understanding how the horse's larynx and airway works and what happens when it goes wrong

Q&A: Coping with RAO (COPD) »

5 February, 2003

Advice from HORSE magazine on treating a horse with Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO), formerly known as COPD

Easy breathing for your horse »

11 November, 2002

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on coping with a horse which suffers Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO), formerly known as COPD

Q&A: Coping with COPD »

18 September, 2002

Expert advice from HORSE Magazine on treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

COPD: Traditional v alternative »

31 January, 2002

HORSE magazine takes a look at both traditional veterinary and alternative ways of coping with COPD

How to cope with coughs »

23 November, 2000

Advice on how to deal with coughs from Horse & Hound's veterinary expert

Coughs understanding the causes »

23 November, 2000

Horse & Hound's veterinary expert explains why horses are susceptible to coughs

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