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Mare an foal walking through lush pasture
June 03, 2015

Dummy Foal Syndrome: What Can Be Done?

Once your veterinarian has diagnosed your foal with neonatal maladjustment syndrome, what can you do? Read more
Wild horses galloping
February 16, 2015

Eye Socket Fractures in Horses

In a study, researchers looked at the records of 18 horses treated for orbital fractures, or breaks in one Read more
Thoroughbred horse sales
January 07, 2015

Transport Stress and Insulin Levels in Horses

Virtually all horses experience some level of stress when they are transported, even if they have been trailered many Read more
Foal laying down in pasture
April 04, 2014

Causes of Colic in Young Foals

In most cases, the foals continue to nurse frequently, showing a healthy growth pattern through their first month of life. Digestive Read more
Shiny horse with dapples
December 30, 2013

Drug May Help in Endotoxemia Treatment in Horses

Can clenbuterol help to minimize inflammation in horses being treated for endotoxemia? Read more
Woman inspecting horse's hoof
August 30, 2013

Dealing With Trail Riding Injuries

On the trail, carry basic first aid supplies, water, and a cell phone to call for help. Rest horses Read more
Farrier rasping horse's hoof
February 23, 2013

Drug May Be Laminitis Breakthrough

An anti-inflammatory drug discovered 40 years ago, but never used on large animals, may be the breakthrough that veterinarians Read more
Copperhead snake
December 03, 2012

Snakes and Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis

A study by researchers at the University of Florida found the EEE virus in the blood of copperheads and Read more
Horses eating in over-grazed pasture
May 08, 2012

Emergency! Horse in the Swimming Pool!

It may sound like a joke, but there’s nothing funny about the situation when a horse jumps or falls Read more
Rattlesnake
April 13, 2012

Rattlesnake Bites May Be Serious for Horses

Horse owners may have read or heard that rattlesnake bites won’t kill a horse because the snake’s venom is Read more
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