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Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
July 24, 2018

Equine Gastrointestinal Microbiome Unfazed By Fenbendazole

The effects of fenbendazole, a popular dewormer (or chemical anthelmintic) used for controlling parasites such as small strongyles, were Read more
Mares and foals grazing in pasture
July 05, 2018

Skeletal Issues in Older Foals: Angular Limb Deformities

The most likely causes of angular limb deformity include factors that lead to weak soft-tissue support of a joint, Read more
Farrier shoeing horse
June 14, 2018

Study: Farrier’s Role in Equine Healthcare Extends Beyond Hooves

Your farrier may be able to offer valuable healthcare advice on topics that extend beyond shoeing and soundness, including Read more
Horse looking out stall window
June 04, 2018

Risk Assessment: Equine Gastric Ulcers

Not only can equine gastric ulcer syndrome negatively impact training and competition outcomes, these lesions contribute to decreased appetite, Read more
Fat horse in pasture
May 29, 2018

Insulin Dysregulation and Insulin Resistance in Horses

Increased awareness of metabolic disorders in horses has brought new lingo into the industry. Case in point: insulin dysregulation Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
May 15, 2018

Battle of the Biologics for Equine Injuries

Biological therapies, widely used throughout the equine medical industry for various musculoskeletal injuries, include platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow Read more
Haflinger ponies grazing in pasture
April 11, 2018

Toxins: Problems of the Equine Gastrointestinal Tract

Poisonings occasionally happen in horses, usually because of inadvertent ingestion of toxic plants or chemicals. While poisons may harm Read more
Kelley Carrington French and Slice of Peachfame galloping to the finish
February 19, 2018

Feeding Horses for Optimal Recovery After Exercise

Feeding for recovery after exercise is vital when horses compete in multiday events, especially those that encompass an endurance Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
February 15, 2018

Update on DMSO Use in Horses

A research team recently recruited nine healthy horses to explore how the body metabolizes DMSO following oral, intravenous, and Read more
Horse eating hay in barn
February 06, 2018

Diagnosing, Treating Equine Infections with Serum Amyloid A

Joint disease, respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal disease, and other maladies often cause rapid increases in serum amyloid A. In some Read more
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