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Cushing's disease (PPID) is very common in middle-aged and older horses and ponies. Learn the classic signs, from a long coat that won't shed to weight loss and laminitis.

EPM and West Nile Virus are both neurologic diseases that can look alike in horses. Learn how they differ in cause, clinical signs, and treatment.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis has returned with cases in Indiana and Michigan. Learn the signs to watch for and why staying current on vaccinations is so important.

The goal of every breeding program is to get mares in foal in as few cycles as possible. Learn how today's diagnostic and treatment options give your mares the best chance of a successful pregnancy.

When two horses were found dead in the same pasture, a necropsy uncovered the cause. Learn how toxic plants can poison horses and why prevention is the best approach.

West Nile Virus is spread to horses by infected mosquitoes. Learn the signs to watch for, why most infected horses show few symptoms, and how vaccination helps protect your horse.

Cushing's disease and equine metabolic syndrome are common endocrine diseases in middle-aged and older horses. Learn what these conditions are and how they affect your horse's health.

Potomac Horse Fever causes high fever, severe diarrhea, laminitis, and sometimes death in late summer and early fall. Learn how this deadly but preventable disease is spread and how to protect your horse.

EHV-1 can cause respiratory disease, abortion in pregnant mares, and a dangerous neurologic form. Learn how the virus spreads, which horses need frequent vaccination, and how to lower the risk of an outbreak.

Equine recurrent uveitis, also known as moon blindness, is the most common cause of blindness in horses. Learn about this painful eye condition and the newer treatments that can bring relief.