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started by Tomas Wells on 20 Mar 12
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    What is COPD?

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is similar to human Asthma. It is an allergic reaction to dust causing obstruction to the air passages in the lungs of horses. It generally affects horses ages six and older, who are stabled, eat hay, and/or live in dusty areas.

    Signs your horse may have COPD:

    The first signs of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease are often quite mild. Here are some signs to look for:

    • Elevated resting respiratory rate

    • Taking a bit longer to recover after work

    • Sluggishness

    • Quitting when they normally wouldn't


    More pronounced signs that your horse may have COPD are:

    • Heaving

    • Frequent coughing

    • Work-induced cough

    • Breathing problems


    Diagnosis of COPD

    If you notice any of these signs, especially if your horse does not have a fever, he may have COPD. Your veterinarian can usually confirm this with a chest exam, but may also scope your horse to see presence of mucus and infection. Once it's confirmed that your horse has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, it's time to take action.

    Effective ways to remedy equine COPD

    Because COPD is an allergic reaction to dust, there is no "cure." However, it can be managed effectively, and if caught in time, you can prevent permanent lung damage.

    1) Lessen the dust - The simplest way to treat COPD is to lower the dust and allergens around your horse. Some horses with COPD go into clinical remission when put out to pasture. If pasturing is not an option, then change from feeding hay to feeding pellets or cubes. Since steadily growing grasses tend to deplete their sugar levels (which is a good thing), regular mowing to encourage this kind of growth can help control sugar levels. Regular mowing also helps control weeds.

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    If you own a horse, it is very important that you understand several basic parts of the horse's anatomy to be sure you are caring for your horse in the best way possible. You can do this through studying on your own or you can talk to your vet to learn the basics.

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