Advice About Equine Asthma

Now’s the time people are starting to move their horses indoors, at least for the night...

However, some horses suffer from a dust allergy - Equine Asthma (which used to be called COPD, RAO, or “Heaves”).

Signs include:

• Coughing at the beginning of exercise
• Wheezing breathing noises
• Increased breathing effort, especially when breathing out
• A 'heave line' - a groove down the flank
• In severe cases, gasping for air after entering the stable

Do you have an affected horse? It’s a manageable condition but really does need veterinary input!