Chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL) is a lifelong condition that causes swelling, thickened skin, folds, sores, and recurrent infections in draft horses and other heavily feathered breeds. Learn how CPL develops, which horses are most at risk, how to recognize early and advanced signs, and how veterinarians and owners manage mites, skin infections, swelling, wounds, hoof care, movement, and long-term comfort.

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.

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, commonly referred to as EPM, remains one of the most significant infectious neurologic diseases affecting horses in the Americas. This article is an advanced clinical and management overview of the disease.

Equine canker is a chronic, progressive disease affecting the hoof, most commonly the frog. It involves abnormal growth and breakdown of the hoof’s outer tissue layers. Learn what causes it, how to recognize it, and how to treat it.

A deeper dive into thrush: learn the current scientific consensus on this common hoof ailment