Learn about the major respiratory diseases in horses, including equine asthma, influenza, strangles, pneumonia, EHV, guttural pouch disorders, airway obstruction, and exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage. This introductory guide explains common symptoms, respiratory emergencies, diagnostic tests, treatment, prevention, biosecurity, and when to call a veterinarian, with links to detailed resources on individual conditions.

Rabies in horses is uncommon but almost always fatal once neurological signs appear. Learn how the virus spreads, which wildlife species pose the greatest risk, how infection travels from a bite to the brain, and why early signs may resemble colic, lameness, choke or other neurological diseases. This guide also explains diagnosis, pathology, treatment outcome, vaccination and what to do after a suspected exposure.

Understand Equine Herpesvirus, including its risks, symptoms, prevention methods, and management strategies.