Basic Health
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January 08, 2013
Preventing and Treating Proud Flesh in Horses
Proud flesh is most often seen as the result of an injury of the horse’s lower leg. Below the
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January 07, 2013
Top Racehorses Have Lowest Body Fat Levels
The goal should be to have a horse that is in top physical condition because of excellent nutrition and
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December 24, 2012
Keep Horses Hydrated to Guard Against Impaction Colic
Adequate water consumption is possibly the most important factor to prevent impaction. Owners need to be sure horses always
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December 17, 2012
Fungus Controls Small Strongyle Larvae in Horses
A fungus that has been used to control nematodes in sheep and goats is also effective against small strongyles
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December 14, 2012
Genetic Basis of Gait Variation Uncovered in Horses
Recent research has identified a premature codon stop in the DMRT3 gene that has a major effect on gait styles.
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December 07, 2012
Skin Tumors in Horses: Melanomas and Sarcoids
Thought to be caused by a bovine papilloma virus, sarcoids are notoriously hard to get rid of, frequently recurring
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December 07, 2012
A Weighty Subject: The Horse’s Digestive Tract
Horses have developed a specialized digestive system that allows them to thrive on high-fiber diets. The horse’s small single-compartment
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November 29, 2012
Bareback Riding: Is It Comfortable for Your Horse?
With all the articles and blogs about poorly fitting saddles and the discomfort they cause horses, it would seem
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November 20, 2012
Controlling Large Strongyles in Horses
Strongyle parasites are common equine parasites, and are traditionally subdivided into large and small strongyles. Larvae of large strongyles
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November 19, 2012
Horses That Roar May Have Intolerance to Strenuous Exercise
A roarer is a horse that makes a whistling or rasping noise as it inhales during strenuous exercise. Horses