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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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