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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
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
Horse scrating belly
January 07, 2019

Study: Still No Test to Predict Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses

Veterinarians attempted to use an sLT release assay to predict which Icelandic horses were at risk for developing insect Read more
Cribbing horse
November 19, 2018

Stereotypies in Horses

A new study shows that horses with repetitive behaviors learn at the same rate as horses without stereotypies and Read more
Horse scrating belly
September 18, 2018

Managing Allergies in Horses

Horses can develop hives in response to medications, insect bites, or allergies to feed or the environment. Recommended treatment Read more
KER intern picking up a flake of hay in the barn aisle from a hay wagon.
September 13, 2018

How Much Hay To Feed Horses: Where To Begin

Horses thrive on diets rife with forages, whether it is a medley of pasture grasses, baled hay, or another Read more
Horse sleeping
September 10, 2018

Impact of Low Blood Sugar in Horses

Causes of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in horses. And the potentially life-threatening impacts it can have. Read more
Old swaybacked horse grazing in a field
August 14, 2018

Excessive Salivation and Photosensitization in Horses: Clover Identified

Horses love to munch on clover, a sweet legume, but did you know that overconsumption of certain types of Read more
Horses grazing with windmill in background
July 25, 2018

Keep Horses Comfortable and Healthy in Hot Weather

Hose horses with cold water after exercise. Remove the water with a sweat scraper and apply more cold water, Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
July 24, 2018

Equine Gastrointestinal Microbiome Unfazed By Fenbendazole

The effects of fenbendazole, a popular dewormer (or chemical anthelmintic) used for controlling parasites such as small strongyles, were Read more
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