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Mares and foals eating hay in pasture
January 21, 2010

Cushing’s Disease: Seasonal Hormone Responses Measured

Fall-onset laminitis in horses has baffled researchers, in part because horses that graze a pasture safely for several months Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
January 21, 2010

Australian Stringhalt Prevalent among French Horses

French researchers studied 70 horses with Australian stringhalt from 2003 to 2008. All of the horses except one had Read more
Woman with draft horses
January 21, 2010

Mites in Drafts: Simultaneous Treatment Not Effective

Without proper care, the thick lower-leg hair in draft horses can become a virtual incubator for external parasites, setting Read more
Close-up of horse's eye
January 21, 2010

Eye Problems in Horses Diagnosed with HERDA

Owners of horses definitively diagnosed with HERDA should be especially mindful of eye injuries or vision irregularities, and they Read more
Horse running in pasture with cattle in background
January 21, 2010

Perception of Vitamin E and Selenium on Equine Muscle Problems

Selenium is important for its role in maintaining muscle health and promoting immunity. Read more
Horses looking over stall doors in barn
January 17, 2010

Managing Horses with Airway Disease

Horses with heaves have the same nutritional requirements as other equines, and simple changes in a feeding program can Read more
Drowsy quarter horse standing outside
October 21, 2008

Response of Quarter Horses to High Fat, Low Carb Diets

In this study, the research objective was to discover whether these types of diets may help not only to Read more
Horse eating grass hay
October 21, 2008

Benefits of Soaking Hay for Horses

Wetting hay before it is offered to horses can significantly reduce the concentration of dust in the horse's breathing Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
October 26, 2007

Salmonella Infection is Something to Avoid

Salmonella is a genus of common bacteria. At least 2000 types are known. The bacteria produce toxins that irritate the Read more
Exmoor Ponies in pasture
October 26, 2007

Laminitis in Horses and Ponies on Pasture

For horses that develop laminitis while out on pasture, removing the horse from fresh grass would seem to be Read more
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