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Horse eating grass hay
April 20, 2011

Anti-inflammatory Substance Found in Horse Saliva

Researchers from the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta have discovered that a peptide derived from protein Read more
Horses looking over stall doors in barn
April 19, 2011

Risk Factors for Colic In Horses

Several survey-based studies have been performed to better determine what roles diet and dietary changes play in the Read more
Horse trotting in roundpen
April 18, 2011

How Lame Is Lame?

While some cases of lameness are fairly easy to diagnose and treat, others are difficult because the signs are Read more
Chestnut horse galloping at liberty in arena
April 14, 2011

Stem Cells May Aid Cartilage Repair in Horses

In a study at Colorado State University, researchers used the proven technique of punching small holes in the bone Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
April 13, 2011

Feeding Horses with Neurologic Disease

The main goals of feeding horses with neurologic disease are to supplement vitamin E and ensure that horses continue Read more
Selenium molecular formula
April 13, 2011

Trace Minerals Important for Horses During Recuperation from Injury

The most important trace minerals in the equine diet are iron, manganese, selenium, iodine, chromium, copper, and zinc. Although Read more
Mare and foal in pasture
April 12, 2011

Returning Broodmares to Riding

Putting a mare back into work is somewhat more complicated if she begins training while she is still nursing Read more
Yearlings standing in pasture
April 11, 2011

Osteochondritis Dissecans Genetic Factors Probed

Osteochondritis dissecans is a developmental orthopedic disease characterized by flaps, tears, and detached fragments in joint cartilage. The exact Read more
Horse eating hay
April 07, 2011

Temporomandibular Joint Irritation in Horses

TMJ irritation is being blamed for lameness, weight loss, head tossing, resistance, and a host of other problems. Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
April 05, 2011

Macromineral Considerations for Horses Recovering from Injuries

Calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium are critical minerals involved in bone health, and it is logical that repair of bone Read more
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