ASTHMA ALERT

EXPOSURE to barn stabling is a risk factor for human asthma. Indeed, the equine and human diseases are thought to be so similar that an understanding of the causative environmental factors can benefit both horses and their owners.

If your horse’s EA signs persist, despite efforts to improve his air quality, talk to your vet about an appropriate treatment plan. New options include supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which can reduce the time taken for environmental modification to improve airway health, and an equine-specific corticosteroid asthma inhaler – an effective treatment with no systemic side effects. Ask your vet for details.