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Horses looking over stall doors in barn
October 05, 2022

Housing Situation: Single Life May Stress Out Horses

To determine how quickly horses become stressed, researchers swapped living situations, from herd life to single life. Read more
Close-up Photo of Hooves
October 02, 2022

Wet Feet: Nutritional Management of Horses in Water-Logged Areas

Special care should be taken to inspect legs and hooves during inclement weather as unexpected problems can crop up. Read more
September 28, 2022

CBD for Osteoarthritis in Horses

To investigate the use of CBD for osteoarthritis, researchers discovered that cannabinoid receptors exist in the joints of horses. Read more
September 26, 2022

Chondroitin Sulfate and Glucosamine Effective Against Equine Osteoarthritis

Researchers gauged the progression of osteoarthritis in horses to measure the efficacy of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine supplementation. Read more
September 21, 2022

Injuries Among Young Horses During Turnout

Disruptions or changes to turnout routines increase injury risk in young horses and should be avoided whenever possible. Read more
September 19, 2022

Potential Drug for Insulin Dysregulation Fails in Horses

Given the health consequences of insulin dysregulation in horses, researchers hoped one drug would be as beneficial to horses Read more
Vet performing a lameness exam flexing the hock.
September 12, 2022

Equine Pain Relief Tool Kit: Veterinarians Add Acetaminophen

Veterinarians can prescribe acetaminophen as an adjunct or standalone medication to help horses suffering from painful conditions. Read more
September 07, 2022

Osteochondritis Dissecans in Horses: Frequency in Lusitanos

Researchers set out to assess the prevalence of osteochondritis dissecans in Lusitano horses. Read more
September 05, 2022

Managing Laminitis in Horses: Sand Bedding and Trimming

Researchers explored the use of sand bedding in horses with bilateral chronic laminitis and on long-term confinement. Read more
Western performance horse cutting cows.
August 31, 2022

Equine Osteoarthritis Study Yields Surprising Results

Using autologous conditioned serum, a regenerative therapy often employed for equine osteoarthritis, just got easier, according to one study. Read more
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