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Woman with draft horses
January 31, 2012

Manure Quality Matters

When things go awry, noting and accurately describing the frequency and appearance of a horse’s manure to a veterinarian Read more
Giving horse dewormer in oral syringe
January 27, 2012

Some Equine Products Dangerous for Dogs, Other Animals

To be safe, don’t let dogs eat ivermectin; clean up any spilled or dropped ivermectin products; and carefully dispose Read more
Horses in barn
January 26, 2012

A Healthy Home Life: Clean, Airy Stalls Advantageous for Horses

In recent years, the dwindling number of acres dedicated to horse production has drastically altered traditional, free-roaming management systems Read more
Drowsy quarter horse standing outside
January 24, 2012

Abdominal Obstructions in Horses

Enteroliths receive the most attention as causes of intestinal tract obstruction. However, there are other, less frequently encountered obstructions Read more
Picking out a horse's hoof
January 23, 2012

Cold Weather Hoof Care

Shod or unshod, your horse’s hooves still need to be picked out and inspected every day through the winter. Read more
Shiny broodmare grazing in lush pasture
January 19, 2012

Artificial Insemination in Horses

Semen collection and insemination techniques have been refined to make AI an excellent reproductive choice. Read more
Horse grazing in sandy pasture
January 18, 2012

Is Your Horse Ingesting Sand?

A certain amount of ingested sand passes through the digestive tract, but in some cases, large amounts of sand Read more
Farrier shoeing horse
January 18, 2012

Choosing a Farrier for Your Horse

Farrier, blacksmith, horseshoer…by whatever term he or she is known, the professional who cares for your horse’s hooves is an important Read more
Tacking up western horse
January 17, 2012

Protect Your Horse from Back Pain

Savvy owners put their efforts into preventing back pain in their horses rather than trying to eliminate it once Read more
Foal laying down in grass
January 16, 2012

Treating Diarrhea in Foals

Diarrhea in foals is not uncommon; can be related to a variety of causes; and is often self-limiting, clearing Read more
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