Basic Health
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August 21, 2012
Managing a New or Dual-Career Stallion
Stallions used for both performance and breeding must be managed in a way that helps them differentiate between their
![Horse with flies on his face](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Flies-on-a-horses-head_940x416-768x340.jpg)
August 07, 2012
Equine Skin Bumps May Be Eosinophilic Granuloma
There are several possible explanations for the skin bumps, one of which is the formation of eosinophilic granulomas.
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July 16, 2012
Using Hobbles on Your Horse
Hobbles—connected loops that tie a horse’s front legs loosely together—have been used for centuries to keep horses from straying
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July 12, 2012
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers for Treating Horse Injuries
When horses are exposed to oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure, their tissues absorb oxygen that can fight infection, aid
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July 11, 2012
Horse Hoof Shape and Lameness: Is There a Link?
There may be a relationship between the shape of a horse’s hooves and his state of soundness or lameness,
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June 18, 2012
Summer Sores in Horses
Summer sores or habronemiasis can appear anywhere on the body that flies are able to rest and feed, especially around the
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June 15, 2012
Heart Action in Racehorses
Thoroughbred racehorses gallop, carrying a jockey. Standardbred racehorses either trot or pace while pulling a sulky and driver. Are
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April 27, 2012
Pinworms in Horses
Theories of apparent pinworm resistance include the development of anthelmintic resistance over time or that pinworms are not as
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April 25, 2012
Rotational Grazing for Horse Pastures
If there are only horses on the property, having several small paddocks rather than one large field will allow
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April 18, 2012
Training Stress Measured in Horses
Training produces a certain amount of anxiety and stress in young horses. Do different training strategies vary in the