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Horses grazing in pasture
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 Read more
Harness Race Horse
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 Read more
Full water buckets lined up in barn aisle
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 Read more
Horse manure on trailer
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 Read more
Harness Race Horse
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. Read more
Facial Sarcoid Tumor
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 Read more
Horses eating alfalfa hay
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 Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
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 Read more
Horses looking out of stalls in barn aisle
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 Read more
Picture of a young girl riding a school horse.
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 Read more
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