By PetMD Editorial Published Nov. 14, 2008 Abortion in MaresIt is not uncommon for horses to experience spontaneous abortions (miscarriages). A variety of medical reasons can cause this reaction, many of which depend on the gestational stage of the horse. In mares, abortion is defined as the failure of the fetus before it reaches the 300-day gestation period; anything after that period is considered to be an early delivery of the foal.The normal gestation period for a healthy mare is 340 days. A...

August 10, 2017 Posted by Edited Press Release Learn how to help your horse remain free of this common and highly contagious respiratory disease.Horses are traveling more than ever before, and whether they’re heading down the road or across the country, factors associated with transportation can leave your horse at risk for disease threats. One of the most common equine diseases—as well as one of the most contagious—is strangles.Strangles, caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi, is a highly...

July 25, 2019⎯ Laurie BonnerIt’s far better to head off this potentially crippling hoof condition than to try to treat it. Here’s what you need to know to protect your horse.Laminitis is probably one of the most dreaded diagnoses in the horse world. Dysfunction and/or inflammation of the tissue (laminae) that connects the coffin bone to the inside of the hoof wall, laminitis can cause excruciating pain and permanent unsoundness. In many cases, euthanasia is the most humane option.Treatment optio...