Equine asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions affecting horses, yet many owners miss the early warning signs. In this episode we speak with Dr. Laurent Couëtil, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, about equine asthma in horses, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Dr. Couëtil, director of the Donald J. McCrosky Equine Sports Medicine Center at Purdue University, shares his expertise on equine respiratory health and why lung function is critical for performance horses.
In this episode we discuss:
-Early signs of equine asthma and what horse owners should watch for
-Why coughing during exercise isn’t normal
-How veterinarians diagnose respiratory disease, including BAL testing
-Treatment and management options, from environmental changes to medications
-New research, emerging therapies, and more
Whether your horse occasionally coughs or you simply want to better protect your horse’s respiratory health, this episode offers practical insights backed by veterinary research.
You can learn more about Dr. Couëtil and his research on the following website https://vet.purdue.edu/directory/person.php?id=12. You can find his published researched HERE
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