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Horse cantering in snowy winter pasture
December 18, 2019

Horse Care: Benefits of Winter Turnout

Daily turnout supports respiratory health, joint health, and easy keepers. For horses that must be stalled, special management may Read more
Paint mare with foal nursing
December 16, 2019

Planning on an Early Foal? Start Preparing Now

The breeding season for mares needs to be moved up a few months to have foals born closer to Read more
Taking an x-ray of a horse's cannon bone.
December 09, 2019

High-Performance Horses: Genetics May Play a Role in Fractures

Research shows that genetics can contribute to fractures, providing new avenues to explore on the path to eliminating tragic Read more
Horses lined up at hunter show
December 02, 2019

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Competition Horses

Like other pain-relieving treatments, strict rules exist regarding application of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) near competition. Read more
Grey horse running through the snow
November 29, 2019

When Is It Too Cold for Horses?

Horses have several ways to keep warm in the winter months. As long as a horse is properly prepared Read more
Close-up of hooves with corrective shoeing
November 27, 2019

Exploring New Surgical Options for Laminitic Horses

Researchers completed a pilot study investigating a novel method to maintain the anatomic integrity of the hoof during the Read more
Taking an x-ray of a horse's front leg
November 25, 2019

Continued Efforts to Diagnose Joint Diseases in Horses

Veterinary researchers continue to search for solutions to the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of osteoarthritis and osteochondrosis. Read more
Horse eating grain
November 22, 2019

Colic in Horses: Avoid Feeding Large Meals

Many owners feed horses their hay and concentrate in “meals,” usually twice daily. Those fed meals can have an Read more
Horse owner with mare and foal
November 20, 2019

Stall-Side Diagnosis of Endometritis in Mares

In cows, a commercially available urine test strip that measures leukocyte esterase is an effective on-site test for diagnosing Read more
Cribbing horse
November 18, 2019

Poor Behavior in Stalled Horses Related to Feeding Routine

Instead of spending 17 hours a day grazing and roaming freely, stalled horses instead spend 17 hours doing “other” Read more
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