Health
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July 03, 2019
New Approach to Headshaking in Horses
One of the main culprits of headshaking is currently thought to be hypersensitivity of the trigeminal nerve, one of
![Veterinarian drawing blood in a stall.](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_VetDrawingBloodinStall-940x416-768x340.jpg)
July 01, 2019
Lameness in Horses: Lyme Disease a Culprit?
Ticks harboring the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, continue to spread across the East and West Coasts of the
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June 26, 2019
Stifle Lameness: Don’t Take Shortcuts in Diagnosis
Veterinarians frequently start at the hoof and work their way up when trying to isolate the origin of a
![Taking an x-ray of a horse's front leg](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_TakingX-ray_of_Horses_Leg-768x340.jpg)
June 24, 2019
Diagnosing Arthritis in Horses with Acoustic Emissions
In a recent study, veterinary researchers from Finland explored a novel method of imaging cartilage using acoustic emissions.
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June 19, 2019
Colic in Horses: Feed Dry Matter for Swift Recovery
Feeding horses after colic can be tricky, but the goal is to re-establish normal gut function, including restoration of
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June 17, 2019
Athletic Horses: Supplements to Maximize Bone Health
Due to habitual weight-loading of limbs during training and competition, “bone fatigue” can occur in athletic horses, placing them
![Stalled horse eating hay from a corner feeder.](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_HorseEatingHayinStall-768x340.jpg)
June 12, 2019
Dental Care and Fecal Fiber Length in Horses
Routine dental care helps horses chew properly, ensuring feed is ground into small, digestible pieces.
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May 27, 2019
Equine Allergies: Immunotherapy and Omega-3s
Insect bite hypersensitivity, atopic dermatitis secondary to food allergies, and recurrent airway obstruction are all examples of the horse’s
![Equine nutrition research blood sample at KER Performance Center.](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_blood_serum_research_940x416-768x340.jpg)
May 15, 2019
Improving PRP Therapy in Horses for Skin, Joint, Hoof Health
If PRP is frozen for storage, many of the platelets die or their growth factors release prematurely, making efficacy
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May 08, 2019
Honey for Wound Healing in Horses
Did you know that medical-grade honey can help heal wounds?