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Mares and foals grazing in pasture
July 05, 2018

Skeletal Issues in Older Foals: Angular Limb Deformities

The most likely causes of angular limb deformity include factors that lead to weak soft-tissue support of a joint, Read more
Foal nursing
June 28, 2018

Joint Infections in Young Foals

Ensuring adequate transfer of immunoglobulins through colostrum within the first few hours of life will minimize the chances of Read more
Mare and foal in pasture
June 27, 2018

Breeding Broodmares After Colic Surgery

A group of veterinarians reviewed data to see if broodmares can have successful careers even after surgery for large Read more
Running haflinger mare with foal
June 20, 2018

Mare Obesity and Osteochondrosis in Young Horses

Not only does maternal obesity contribute to decreased conception rates and increased early embryonic death but it also plays Read more
Farrier shoeing horse
June 14, 2018

Study: Farrier’s Role in Equine Healthcare Extends Beyond Hooves

Your farrier may be able to offer valuable healthcare advice on topics that extend beyond shoeing and soundness, including Read more
Fat horse in field
June 07, 2018

Equine Obesity, Osteoarthritis, and Inflammation

Overweight horses are at higher risk for such diseases as osteoarthritis, a leading cause of pain, poor performance, retirement, Read more
Woman inspecting horse's hoof
June 05, 2018

Diagnosing Navicular Disease in Horses

According to the results of a recent study, certain radiographic techniques might help veterinarians diagnose navicular disease earlier than Read more
Horse looking out stall window
June 04, 2018

Risk Assessment: Equine Gastric Ulcers

Not only can equine gastric ulcer syndrome negatively impact training and competition outcomes, these lesions contribute to decreased appetite, Read more
Chestnut horse galloping at liberty in arena
May 31, 2018

Research Update: Preventing Equine Osteoarthritis

Stem cell therapy holds promise for helping arthritic horses, yet many hurdles block progress in this field, as highlighted Read more
Fat horse in pasture
May 29, 2018

Insulin Dysregulation and Insulin Resistance in Horses

Increased awareness of metabolic disorders in horses has brought new lingo into the industry. Case in point: insulin dysregulation Read more
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