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Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA): What Every Horse Owner Should Know

March 12, 2026

Equine infectious anemia (EIA) is a serious, sometimes fatal, viral disease of horses. It affects all equids, including horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, and zebras. Because there is currently no cure and infected horses remain carriers…
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Vet Student leaders pose at Vet Med Open House 2024

Step into the ‘Museum’ Where Veterinary Medicine Comes to Life

September 03, 2025

Every year, the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine opens its doors to the public for a day of learning, hands-on activities, and fun for the whole family. This year’s Vet Med Open House…
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Tobias Ellis examines a horse's hoof to determine the best type of shoe for it.

If the Shoe Fits, You’ve Got a Good Farrier

February 03, 2025

Shoe shopping can be complicated. Is it the right color, style, brand, and fit? For horses, getting the right shoes is even more important and complicated. One shoe can mean the difference between a lame…
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tight shot of the legs of three harness-racing horses

Lameness in Athletic Horses: What Can Be Done About It?

August 26, 2024

Just like human athletes, athletic horses undergo a combination of physical demands, impacts, and repetitive stress that makes them prone to injury and lameness. Dr. Annette McCoy, an equine surgeon at the University of Illinois…
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Failure of Passive Transfer in Foals

March 12, 2024

Springtime means foaling season! Unfortunately, some new foals run into trouble and need veterinary support. Failure of passive transfer is one of the most common reasons that bring foals to the University of Illinois Veterinary…
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World Equine Expert Explains Foaling Emergencies

March 09, 2024

Springtime is foaling season, the busiest time of year for equine veterinarians. In any species, births carry risks for mother and baby, and that holds true for horses. Complications during birth may lead to other…
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Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID): The Cushing’s Disease of Horses

December 10, 2023

A long curly coat that does not shed properly and loss of muscle mass are classic signs of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). Dr. Sandra Yucupicio, an equine internal medicine resident at the University of…
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Horses Get Gastric Ulcers

November 10, 2023

Horses of every discipline and lifestyle may develop ulcers in their gastrointestinal tract, leading to poor appetite, poor performance, and possible colic. Dr. Rebecca Bishop, an equine veterinarian who is completing a PhD at the…
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Have a Super Time at Vet Med Open House

September 18, 2023

This year the annual Open House at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine wants visitors to know that “Veterinarians Are Superheroes.” (Although they don’t—usually—wear capes.) People of all ages are encouraged to attend…
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Blister Beetles: One Cause of Summer Colic

June 07, 2023

Warmer weather entices many equestrians to hit the road with their horses. While you are ensuring that you have the needed certificate of veterinary inspection and negative Coggins test, you might need to think about…
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Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA): What Every Horse Owner Should Know

Step into the ‘Museum’ Where Veterinary Medicine Comes to Life

If the Shoe Fits, You’ve Got a Good Farrier

Lameness in Athletic Horses: What Can Be Done About It?

Failure of Passive Transfer in Foals

World Equine Expert Explains Foaling Emergencies

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID): The Cushing’s Disease of Horses

Horses Get Gastric Ulcers

Have a Super Time at Vet Med Open House

Blister Beetles: One Cause of Summer Colic

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Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA): What Every Horse Owner Should Know

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