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Checking a horse's teeth and gums
March 18, 2019

Peripheral Dental Caries: What Do They Mean for My Horse?

Over the past few years, the prevalence of peripheral dental caries has risen, and horse owners are becoming more Read more
Gray horse
March 13, 2019

New Research on Headshaking in Horses

Headshaking in horses is a frustrating and potentially dangerous syndrome. Read more
Close-up of horse's back
March 11, 2019

Assessing Back Pain as a Measure of Equine Welfare

Subtle changes in posture or the development of back pain can indicate compromised welfare. Read more
Horse itching leg
February 27, 2019

Skin Funk in Horses: Omega-3s to the Rescue

When it comes to skin health of horses, every bump and bald patch, however mild or seemingly innocuous, should Read more
Foal nursing
February 25, 2019

Equine Reproduction: A New Use for Colostrum

Colostrum can be added to semen extenders to improve a multitude of semen characteristics after semen samples have been Read more
Intern measuring EO-3 liquid supplement into a blue feed bucket while horse watches from his stall.
February 20, 2019

Septic Joints in Horses

When joint infections present in horses, swift and aggressive therapy must be applied. Read more
Racehorse exercising on track.
February 18, 2019

Improved Understanding of Speed Gene Helps Thoroughbreds

Continued research in this field revealed that this gene was responsible for producing myostatin, a major protein involved in Read more
Horses grazing
February 11, 2019

Horse-Pasture Safety: Avoiding Atypical Myopathy

Atypical myopathy or seasonal pasture myopathy, which presents like a bout of tying-up, follows the ingestion of seeds or Read more
Shiny broodmare grazing in lush pasture
February 05, 2019

Ultrasonography for Healthy Mares and Foals

Mirroring advances in human medicine, some veterinarians have upgraded to three-dimensional (3D) units to assess crown-rump length and fetal Read more
Barrel racing horse nutrition
January 30, 2019

Risk of Joint Infections Low in Horses After Injection

Although performed commonly, there is always a risk of infection following a joint injection, a consideration for even the Read more
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