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Horse after intense exercise
October 17, 2011

Gene Mutation for Muscle Disease Found in Haflingers

Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) is a hereditary muscular disorder characterized by the excessive accumulation of glycogen and an abnormal Read more
Blanketed Horse in Pasture
October 14, 2011

Fall Maintenance for Healthy Winter Horses

With ice and snow only a few months away, now’s the time for horse owners in many parts of Read more
Horse with flies on his face
October 14, 2011

Bot Infestations in Horses

The flying insects known as bots are often a nuisance to horses. Read more
Blanketed Horse in Pasture
October 13, 2011

Does Your Horse Need a Winter Blanket?

Providing well-fitting waterproof blankets of varying weights can help horse owners keep the horse at a consistent level of Read more
Horse eating hay in barn
October 12, 2011

Do Horses Go Deaf as They Get Older?

Deafness in equines may be related to old age, congenital factors in Paint horses, or exposure to ototoxic drugs Read more
October 11, 2011

Outcomes After Surgical Correction of Flexural Deformities in Foals

Flexural deformities of the coffin joint are common in foals and may be present at birth or acquired in older foals Read more
Weanlings in field
October 10, 2011

Impact of Weaning Stress on Immune Systems of Foals

Weaning involves a lot of stress. It is no surprise that the foal’s immune system takes a hit during Read more
Horse with ears pinned
September 30, 2011

Chronic Pain Linked to Aggression in Horses

If your back hurts or you have painfully stiff and sore muscles, you’re more likely to be in a Read more
Horses looking out windows of trailer
September 30, 2011

Avoid Shipping Fever in Horses

Shipping fever is the term used to describe an infection and inflammation of a horse’s lower respiratory tract seen Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
September 30, 2011

Colic in Horses: Bad News, Good News

Colic is fairly common in horses. That’s not news to any horse owner. The bad news is that horses Read more
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