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Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
November 13, 2019

Linking Hindgut Health in Horses with Nephrosplenic Entrapment

Nephrosplenic entrapment of the large colon remains a common cause of recurrent colic in horses.  Read more
Close-up of a show pony's legs trotting in an arena
October 30, 2019

Treatments, Supplements for Horses with Suspensory Ligament Injury

Inflammation of the proximal suspensory ligament can be manageable, but will shock wave or regenerative medicine give you the Read more
Herd of grey horses in pasture
October 23, 2019

New Data on Inflammaging in Senior Horses

Inflammaging refers to an age-associated, system-wide low-grade inflammation that is believed to contribute to a number of age-related changes Read more
Endurance horse and rider hacking on a farm
October 16, 2019

Long-Distance Riding: Keep Horses Healthy

The grueling miles covered during an endurance competition can be taxing for both horse and rider, sometimes resulting in Read more
Close-up of horse's muzzle
October 07, 2019

Equine Asthma Research Update

Managing asthmatic horses can be challenging and one treatment approach will not work with all horses. Read more
Horses in pasture with fall leaves
September 23, 2019

Nutritionist Q&A: Winter Care for Senior Horses

Fiber-rich forage is the most fundamental component of any horse's diet. In the winter, horsemen generally rely upon hay Read more
Dark Bay Arabian horse drinking
September 23, 2019

Goldfish: Do They Help Keep Your Horse’s Water Tank Clean?

Some horse owners swear by goldfish, praising them for their algae-eating ways. Others eschew goldfish as management tools. Read more
Weanling standing in pasture
September 18, 2019

Weaning Approach Affects Foals

Methods of weaning foals include abrupt, gradual, intermittent, and more. How do these different methods impact the foal's microbiome? Read more
Woman feeding a horse in a stall
September 14, 2019

Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Consensus Statement Statistics

According to the most up-to-date consensus statement on gastric ulcers, the development of ulcers appears to be most frequently Read more
Compressed Bales of Hay
September 13, 2019

Should Horse Owners Steam or Soak Hay?

For horses with dust-reducing needs, steamed hay appears more beneficial, whereas horses with EMS would benefit more from soaking. Read more
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