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Veterinarian reviewing an x-ray of a horse's leg
April 24, 2019

Treating Bone Fractures in Racehorses

Owners often want to know a horse’s prognosis for recovery in order to make a sound decision on how, Read more
Powdered supplement in scoop
April 22, 2019

Consider Digestive Health When Medicating Horses

Veterinarians have medications for nearly any problem that ails horses. Unfortunately, some of the most prescribed and useful medications Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
April 17, 2019

Giving Fluids to Horses: Evaluating Techniques

In instances when intravenous fluid administration is not possible, proctoclysis, or the administration of fluids rectally, might be an Read more
Performing a flexion test on a horse's hind leg
April 16, 2019

Understanding Joint Disease in Horses

Cartilage goes under a continual cycle of turnover. This means that chondrocytes constantly break down old matrix and create Read more
Powdered supplement in scoop
April 15, 2019

Exploring Acetaminophen for Pain in Horses

As a first step in supporting the use of acetaminophen in horses, researchers conducted a simple safety test. Read more
Close-up photo of a horse's muzzle eating hay in his stall
March 28, 2019

Role of Fungi in Equine Respiratory Disease

Stabling may spell double trouble for horses already dealing with breathing issues. Read more
Horse on underwater treadmill
March 27, 2019

Swimming for Horses: Yea or Whoa?

Is swimming beneficial adjunct exercise?   Read more
Photo of a horse with a sarcoid on her cheek
March 25, 2019

Sarcoids: A Cure on the Horizon

From radiation therapy to topical creams, veterinarians and owners alike have felt the frustrations of sarcoid resilience. Recently, the Read more
Horses grazing
March 22, 2019

What is Typical for Horses with Atypical Myopathy?

For many years, atypical myopathy proved a mysterious disease in horses with devastating consequences. Read more
Woman inspecting horse's hoof
March 20, 2019

Lame Horses: Examine Entire Hoof

While hoof abscesses can cause extreme pain in horses, and are often distressing to horse owners, they are a Read more
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