About this episode

This episode features Dr. Laurent Couëtil discussing the importance of equine respiratory health and how to manage asthma in horses.

Understanding and protecting your horse’s respiratory health is key to their comfort, performance, and long-term well-being. In this episode of Ask an Expert, equine respiratory specialist Dr. Laurent Couëtil breaks down the most common issues affecting horses’ lungs and airways. You’ll learn how to identify early signs of asthma, what makes environments either harmful or protective, and which practical steps can make a major difference. Episode Highlights: 06:16: What equine asthma is, why it’s often missed, and key environmental triggers every horse owner should know 11:38: If asthma is genetic, environmental, or both and what current research tells us about risk factors 28:53: What actually causes inflammation in the horse’s airway, why invisible dust matters most, and how hay feeding practices can dramatically reduce risk 45:13: Traveling with hay, head position during hauling, and best-practice strategies to prevent both asthma flares and respiratory infections 50:11: How to recognize subtle signs of asthma, when to call the vet, and what treatments protect your horse without compromising performance Meet the Expert, Dr. Laurent Couëtil Dr. Couëtil is a professor of large…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Laurent Couëtil

Topics covered

• equine respiratory health
• asthma in horses
• environmental triggers
• horse care
• veterinary advice

Keywords

• equine asthma
• respiratory health
• horse care
• veterinary advice
• environmental triggers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Purdue University, Tufts

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