| Poor performance is a common
problem in horses of all breeds and athletic uses. Poor performance can result
from exercise intolerance associated with abnormalities of the cardiovascular or
respiratory systems, endocrine (hormonal) alterations, inadequate thermoregulation,
neurologic abnormalities, or pain associated with the musculoskeletal system resulting in
lameness. Treatment of poor performance is dependent upon determining an accurate
diagnosis or cause of the problem.  A wide range of
diagnostic methods are available to determine the cases of poor performance, including endoscopy,
ultrasonography, treadmill evaluation and nuclear scintigraphy (bone scans). Click here to find out more about our diagnostic
capabilities for diagnosing poor performance.
 Summer pasture-associated obstructive pulmonary disease can
severely impair your horse's health during certain times of the year. Click here to learn more about how this disease can be
managed.
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