…replace his hay rations with pelleted complete feed. Heaves and other chronic respiratory illnesses are treatable with a combination of an equine inhaler and Flovent, a medicine used to treat…
…sources. Madigan explains that in his experience, heaves or recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), caused by a hypersensitivity to molds in hay is common. This typically results in difficulty breathing, coughing…
…Berne, Switzerland, has identified at least one candidate gene that might be involved in the equine allergic lung disease and RAO, or recurrent airway obstruction, commonly known as ”heaves.” The…
…Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (or heaves). COPD horses-like humans with asthma-will cough uncontrollably if they don’t have enough fresh air. Chores, such as cleaning stalls, opening hay bales or bags…
…on a horse’s respiratory function; prolonged exposure to ammonia can make him vulnerable to ailments such as pneumonia and heaves. Traditionally, people have used some form of lime in an…
…like heaves 3000 to 5000 IU/day. If you follow discussions on human supplements, you’ve likely seen arguments over what form of vitamin E is best. Water-soluble vitamin E is E…
…risks for your horse. One condition that can result from poor barn ventilation and circulation is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as “heaves.” Much like asthma in humans, COPD…
…then give raw linseed oil and rub the forelegs. For heaves: Pour 1 teaspoonful of oil tar on the tongue, followed by grain, which will “help carry the tar to…
…allergy, to noninfectious inflammation (RAO is recurrent airway obstruction, aka ”heaves”) to chronic throat irritations from excessive lymphatic tissue irritation (young horses, similar to human tonsillitis) or cold/dry air or…
…or other medical problems such as heaves or heart disease. The veterinarian and nutritionist who have examined your horse and are familiar with your farm are the best sources of…
