Horse Health Expert Advice

Ammonia Fumes
My horse’s stall smells like ammonia. I feed my horse alfalfa hay, and my barn friends tell me that the high-protein content of this hay is causing the ammonia smell. Is this true? Is it a bad thing?

Prognosis for Cow Hocks
Should I be concerned about athletic pursuits with a young horse that is cow-hocked?

Optimal Diet for Cushing’s Disease
Nancy S. Loving, DVM, discusses an optimal diet for a horse with Cushing's Disease.

Sweet Dreams
Should I be concerned about my horse's deep sleeping habits, and do you know whether horses really do dream?

Equine Viral Arteritis-Free Breeding
How can I ensure that the semen I use for artificial insemination is free of EVA?

Giving Vaccinations
What’s your opinion on whether horse owners should administer their own vaccines?

Good Jump Start
How does a vet determine if a horse's bones are mature enough to start jumping?

Hoof Abscess
Christoph Koch, DMV, advises what to do while waiting for the vet to arrive.

Twister Warning
It seems that trailers have gone out of fashion with farriers. What are your thoughts?

Horse Choking
Keith P. Poulsen, DVM, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, provides simple first-aid guidelines for horse owners.