RESPIRATORY HEALTH AT SHOWS

New findings on equine asthma and why management at competitions matters For many horses, show environments, rather than being optimal for performance, carry hidden risks to their respiratory health. Increasingly, research is pointing to inflammatory airway disease (IAD) and equine asthma as leading causes of reduced performance in sport horses, often triggered or worsened by…

BylizzieDecember 2, 20250Comments

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RESPIRATORY HEALTH AT SHOWS

New findings on equine asthma and why management at competitions matters For many horses, show environments, rather than being optimal for performance, carry hidden risks to their respiratory health. Increasingly, research is pointing to inflammatory airway disease (IAD) and equine asthma as leading causes of reduced performance in sport horses, often triggered or worsened by…

BylizzieSeptember 27, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: ASTHMA DIAGNOSIS

Q: How is asthma diagnosed in horses, and what is the treatment? A: Clinical signs of asthma occur when a genetically susceptible horse inhales an allergen to which they’re allergic. This results in airway spasm and the production of inflammatory cells and mucus within the airway. Dust in forage or the stable environment is frequently…

BylizzieAugust 29, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: HEAVES

Q: What are heaves? A: An equine respiratory allergy such as recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) commonly known as heaves, is a possibility during seasonal changes. Two of the major causes of heaves are: Increased amounts of dust in the hay or bedding, which horses who are stabled tend to inhale. As a result, the horse may…

BylizzieSeptember 27, 20190Comments

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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

By Sarah Wilkinson Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a disease affecting the respiratory system of a horse. It occurs worldwide but is particularly common in South Africa because of our dry environment (especially in winter). In the northern hemisphere, it tends to occur in the dry summer season. COPD is also commonly known as heaves or recurrent airway obstruction (RAO).…

BylizzieMay 7, 20190Comments

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Skin talk

As equestrians, we spend a lot of time outdoors exposed to the elements [dropcap]D[/dropcap]id you know that the skin is not only the largest organ of the human body, but also one of the cleverest? Not only is the health and condition of your skin responsible for the way you look and feel, but it has…

BylizzieJuly 1, 20160Comments

RESPIRATORY HEALTH AT SHOWS

RESPIRATORY HEALTH AT SHOWS

ASKHQ: ASTHMA DIAGNOSIS

ASKHQ: HEAVES

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

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