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Horse with ears pinned
June 22, 2016

Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Horses

The term “inflammatory bowel disease,” or IBD, refers to a cluster of conditions characterized by infiltration of the intestinal Read more
chestnut colt
June 08, 2016

Jaw Swelling in Horses: Strangles or Grass Mumps?

Unlike strangles, grass glands or grass mumps most commonly are due to a swelling of the parotid gland, not Read more
Weanling standing in pasture
June 07, 2016

From Cause to Cure: Osteochondrosis in Horses

According to experts, both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of osteochondrosis (OC), one of the most prominent Read more
Draft horses in pasture
May 26, 2016

Role of Fecal Bacteria in Equine Grass Sickness

Equine grass sickness (EGS), prominent in the United Kingdom and other parts of northern Europe, remains an important, though poorly Read more
Horses grazing in field with buttercups
May 06, 2016

Gestational Diabetes in Mares: What’s the Skinny?

A small handful of studies suggest that pregnant mares develop signs similar to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in women. Read more
Fat horse in pasture
February 11, 2016

Cleft Palate in Horses

Definitive diagnosis of cleft palate is best achieved through endoscopic examination of the involved structures. Read more
Fat horse in field
January 27, 2016

Obesity, Diet, and Insulin Resistance in Horses

Obesity and insulin resistance are widespread conditions among domestic horses. Horses with obesity and insulin resistance are at higher Read more
Adding supplements into feed buckets
January 25, 2016

Equine Osteoarthritis: Curcumin Research

Horses work hard, be it as beasts of burden or as partners in an array of athletic endeavors from Read more
Horses touching muzzles
January 15, 2016

Lymphosarcoma in Horses

Clinical signs of the disease may descend upon horses progressively or abruptly. Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
December 08, 2015

Grazing for Horses with Chronic Laminitis

Laminitis is one of the most prevalent and devastating health issues among horses. Some horses develop laminitis due to Read more
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