General Interest
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January 17, 2018
Scoring Tendon Injuries in Horses
Despite being considered the tool of choice, no record of repeatability or reliability of ultrasonographic scoring systems for superficial
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January 10, 2018
Medications Impact Autologous Treatment Options in Horses
Veterinarians use regenerative therapies to manage certain musculoskeletal conditions in horses where they collect samples that can be stored
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January 05, 2018
Month-By-Month Tips for Maximizing Horse Health
Consider some of these suggestions, combined with classic reminders, to help you on this year’s journey for optimal horse
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December 27, 2017
What to Expect When Working with an Equine Nutritionist
Equine nutritionists should, above all else, be well-versed in both the traditions of horse feeding and current nutrition trends,
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December 21, 2017
Domestication of Horses Alters Intestinal Microbiome
One recent study reported that domestication altered the horse's intestinal microbiome. Researchers believe that domestication resulted in major alterations
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December 19, 2017
New Sources of Equine Stem Cells Explored
One research team suggests that stem cells can be successfully harvested from the bone marrow of deceased horses to
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December 13, 2017
Predicting Foaling in Mares: A Review of Methods
In recent years horse owners have used mammary secretions in an attempt to foretell foaling. Researchers recently set out
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December 07, 2017
Weight Loss in Horses: Add Exercise to the Equation
Recognizing the need for novel ways to foster exercise and weight loss, a group of Australian researchers suggested using
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December 05, 2017
Four Keys to Perfect Pony Weight
Science has revealed that ponies are genetically predestined to pack on the pounds. How do pony owners combat this
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November 30, 2017
Stick with Condition Scoring for Managing Your Horse’s Weight
Unlike rump fat thickness and laboratory methods, body condition scoring serves as both a quick and economical method of