Having grown in human health, behaviour change science is increasingly being adapted in the veterinary sector. Here, the author explains how it can aid in managing a tricky condition in horses.

Imogen Johns covers the triggers, treatment and management plans for this long-term disease affecting horses.

Fleur Whitlock BVetMed, MSc, MRCVS, Victoria Colgate MA, VetMB, MSc, MRCVS, and Richard Newton BVSc, MSc, PhD, FRCVS, of the Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance team, reveal the current situation here with the endemic disease.

Nicola Menzies-Gow looks at severe equine asthma (SEA), a naturally occurring chronic inflammatory lower airway disease in adult (seven years or older) equids.

Imogen Johns covers the aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of this disorder in horses.

Ill-thrift and poor performance in horses are commonly caused by lower airway inflammation issues. Fortunately, innovations have led to better assessment and management – as Ann Derham explains.

Marie Rippingale discusses two of the main allergic respiratory and skin disorders in equids, and how veterinary nurses can help.

Equine influenza monitoring is still as important as ever in the UK and beyond. In this article, Fleur Whitlock and Richard Newton run the rule over who is now doing the monitoring and review surveillance findings from last year.

Ann Derham provides an overview of the causes of this issue, and summarises developments in management and treatment.

Fleur Whitlock and Richard Newton take a detailed look at latest thinking on tackling it, including a breakdown of latest cases in the UK and elsewhere.

Sarah Gough – in her final article in this series – looks at the types, causes, treatment and management of non-infectious disease.

Sarah Gough – in the first of a two-part article – looks at the types, causes, treatment and management of infectious diseases.

Equine asthma is a fairly recent description for a syndrome of chronic allergic airway inflammation. Sarah Gough provides a full review of a dynamic and changing area of equine medicine, including any innovations in treatment options.

Sarah Gough discusses a syndrome that encompasses a wide spectrum of chronic airway inflammation.

Imogen Johns looks at key aspects of the diagnosis, treatment and long-term control in horses with sEA, as well as newer developments that may be beneficial in the future.

David Rendle and Richard Newton use the 2019 virus outbreak to discuss the challenges of controlling future instances and the need for greater prevention.

Fleur Whitlock, Richard Newton and Adele Williams discuss the present status of this issue, prevention and treatment protocols, and ensuring owner compliance.

Nicola Menzies-Gow discusses the diagnostic approach for this common issue, as well as differential diagnoses and appropriate further tests.

Adam Rash and Richard Newton, of the AHT, speak to guest host Tom Jackson about 15 years of the Equine Quarterly Disease Surveillance Report – with a focus on this year’s equine flu cases.

Karin Kruger discusses the pathophysiology of a variety of upper and lower tract conditions that can cause distress in horses, and the need for calm assessment to ensure favourable outcomes.