COPD, Heaves & RAO
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Horse Gene Discovery Could Help in Human Asthma Relief
Research on RAO, or heaves, in horses could help in finding solutions for asthma in humans.
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Long-term Clenbuterol Use in Horses Studied
While the drug initially reduced airway sensitivity, long-term use seems to result in reduced effectiveness.
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Dexamethasone Administration Routes in Horses Compared
Study finds that dexamethasone (DXM) behaves similarly regardless of how it enters the horse's body.
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Horse Gene Discovery Could Help in Human Asthma Relief
March 17, 2013
Research on RAO, or heaves, in horses could help in finding solutions for asthma in humans.... Read More
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Long-term Clenbuterol Use in Horses Studied
September 05, 2012
While the drug initially reduced airway sensitivity, long-term use seems to result in reduced effectiveness.... Read More
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Dexamethasone Administration Routes in Horses Compared
June 26, 2012
Study finds that dexamethasone (DXM) behaves similarly regardless of how it enters the horse's body.... Read More
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Study: Nanoparticles to Deliver Therapy for Heaves in Horses
April 28, 2012
Study of horses with allergies showed a partial remission of allergy signs with nanoparticle administration... Read More
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Breathing Easy Key to Equine Performance and Health
January 03, 2012
The respiratory system can be a major cause of poor performance or premature retirement from competition.... Read More
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Diagnosing Respiratory Infection
December 01, 2011
The scenario might sound familiar: You take a couple laps around the arena with your horse, and suddenly... Read More
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Treating Respiratory Diseases Horse Course Archived
November 16, 2011
The presentation discussed evidence-based approaches to treating airway disease (such as heaves) in horses.... Read More
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Ask the Vet LIVE on Avoiding Respiratory Problems Archived
September 10, 2011
TheHorse.com's Ask the Vet LIVE event on avoiding respiratory problems in the barn is now archived.... Read More
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Ask the Vet LIVE: Avoiding Respiratory Problems in the Barn
August 24, 2011
Tune in on September 1 for an Ask the Vet LIVE online Q&A about Avoiding Respiratory Problems in the Barn.... Read More
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Air Quality in Barns Critical for Horse and Human Health
July 10, 2011
Most equestrians know firsthand the dangers that accompany their passion for horses: bumps and bruises ... Read More
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Beta-Agonist Drugs: Effect on Respiratory Function in Horses
July 06, 2011
Horses in intense exercise, such as racing or three-day eventing, need full lung capacity to perform to the to... Read More
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Advancements in Understanding Airway Diseases
July 01, 2011
Researchers have made strides in understanding airway diseases and what helps (or does not help) control them.... Read More
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Wetting/Soaking Hay for Horses with Respiratory Problems
October 12, 2010
My vet has had me soaking my horse's hay for an hour, but I see you indicating just to wet it down.... Read More
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Respiration (in Horses) Through the Ages
September 01, 2010
Experts advise: When it comes to respiratory illness in horses, save the gambling for Vegas. Be aware of the major respiratory diseases that horses are susceptible to (commonly, heaves, Rhodococcus equi, and equine herpesvirus) and use preventive ... Read More
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Owners Best at Assessing Own Horse's Airway Disease Changes
August 27, 2010
Researchers found that owners are best at assessing chronic respiratory disease changes in horses.... Read More
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Twelve New Equine Fact Sheets Available From TheHorse.com
May 12, 2010
This week TheHorse.com has launched 12 free, handy Fact Sheets on topics of interest to hands-on horse owners. These are invaluable additions to the more than 30 widely acclaimed Fact Sheets that TheHorse.com launched in 2009...... Read More
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Digital Recorders Can Monitor Equine Cough
May 07, 2010
Someday people may use a digital audio recorder to evaluate equine respiratory diseases, as well as the air quality of the stable environment. Marco Duz, MedVet, MRCVS, and his colleagues recorded horses' coughs over 24 hours, th... Read More
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Oral Steroids Beneficial for Horses with Airway Disease
April 21, 2010
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that the corticosteroid prednisolone improves the lung function of horses with recurrent airway obstruction, even in the presence of continuous exposure to antigens. The same study also revealed... Read More
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Management Key to Preventing Heaves in Horses
August 04, 2009
Heaves (also called recurrent airway obstruction) is a severe form of bronchitis/bronchiolitis. The airway passages of a horse with heaves are so obstructed by inflammation, mucus, and bronchial muscle contraction (bronchospasm) that the animal has... Read More
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Sign Up: Free Webinar on Managing Noninfectious Respiratory Problems
June 11, 2009
This is the last week to sign up before our next Webinar, Managing Noninfectious Respiratory Problems, on Thursday, June 18, at 8 p.m. ET. This Webinar is sponsored by <A... Read More
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Free Webinar on Managing Noninfectious Respiratory Problems June 18
June 02, 2009
Respiratory problems are a major cause of poor performance in horses, and environmental issues can cause many noninfectious respiratory problems in any horse that lives part or all of his life in a stall. Learn about management... Read More
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Heaves Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention: AAEP 2008
May 06, 2009
The discussion covered a number of areas, including the pathophysiology of recurrent airway obstruction (RAO, also called heaves) and its diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The causes of RAO are known to be inhaled allergens and irritants... Read More
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Virginia Vets Investigate Treatment for Heaves, Asthma
March 27, 2009
Much like asthma in humans, equine heaves is a chronic, often debilitating disease in horses. The clinical signs can range from coughing and work intolerance to labored breathing, even at rest. Virginia Buechner-Maxwell, DVM, MS, Dipl.... Read More
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Dusty Air and Respiratory Problems
March 09, 2009
In addition to the risks viruses and bacteria pose to the horse, environmental exposure to particulates dispersed from feed, bedding, footing materials, and other sources (such as diesel exhaust) all can lead to IAD. Even small increases in aerodynam... Read More
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Stable Air Quality a Breath of Fresh ... Endotoxin?
December 06, 2008
If you think you are pampering and protecting your horse in his cushy, comfortable stall instead of turning him out on pasture, think again. Michigan State University researchers have found that stabled horses are exposed to eight... Read More
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Wetting/Soaking Hay for Horses with Respiratory Problems
Q. My vet recommended I soak my mare's hay for an hour, but I see some indications to just wet it down. Is it just unnecessary to soak or actually harmful in some way?
