This book brings all the major equine respiratory diseases together in one single concise volume. Written by two leading equine experts, it enables the reader to relate clinical anatomy, physiology and pathology to clinical signs seen, and to form a rational basis for the control, treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases.

Ventipulmin (clenbuterol hydrochloride) is, and has been for two decades, the treatment of choice for the alleviation of the symptoms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in horses. Acting in the same way as many human asthma products, Ventipulmin relieves the airway spasm seen in COPD and other respiratory problems. The product is available in a number of formulations (granules, syrup, injection, powder, powder combination with antibiotic) in order to facilitate treatment in both acute and chronic disease events.

This page provides background information about infectious agents that are important in outbreaks of upper respiratory tract disease among populations of horses. Infectious respiratory disease is a very common problem in many species including horses. This is particularly true for performance horses because disease can interfere with athletic activity. In a survey of horse producers in Michigan, respiratory disease was ranked as the most common medical problem of horses, and only colic was considered to be more important.