Released February 10, 2010
Respiratory disease in the horse can broadly be categorized as infectious and non-infectious in cause. Infections can be caused by bacteria and viruses but one of the greatest risks for severe bacterial pneumonia is long distance transport. Non-infectious problems include those that may narrow or collapse the upper airway limiting the amount of air that can pass to the lungs as well as the chronic lung disease known as heaves.
Dr. Hal Schott, Michigan State University (MSU) professor of large animal clinical sciences, will emphasize practical information along with things you can do to try to prevent respiratory disease as well as limit the damage that can happen once disease may have started.
The free webcast offered by the MSU Extension My Horse University and eXtension HorseQuest is Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. EST.
Register online for this session.
Other upcoming webcasts include:
Lameness in the Performance Horse March 16 at 7 p.m. EST presented by Dr. Ann Rashmir, MSU associate professor of large animal clinical sciences
Rehabilitating the Lame Horse March 23 at 7 p.m. EST presented by Narelle Stubbs, visiting research associate in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Equine Emergency First Aid April 20 at 7:00 p.m. EDT presented by Dr. Judy Marteniuk, MSU associate professor of large animal clinical sciences
My Horse University is a national online horse management program for horse enthusiasts that is based at MSU. For more information, visit http://www.myhorseuniversity.com.
eXtension HorseQuest is an interactive learning environment delivering knowledge from land-grant universities across the United States. eXtension connects people who need information with those who can best provide it -- experts who know their subject matter inside and out. Get online answers for your equine-related questions, locate horse events in your area, watch instructional videos, take short courses and participate in webcasts with equine experts across the nation. For more information, visit http://www.extension.org/horses.
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Editor: Lynette Spicer, eXtension, lynette.spicer@eXtension.org
