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Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
January 05, 2011

Novel Treatment for Laminitis

Wooden clogs made from plywood can help horses recover after bouts of acute laminitis, according to Michael Steward, veterinarian. Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
January 04, 2011

Vitamin E Critical for Nerve Health

A diet that is deficient in vitamin E over a prolonged period can lead to equine motor neuron disease, Read more
Old swaybacked horse grazing in a field
December 29, 2010

Keeping the Senior Horse Healthy

Owners should schedule a “wellness check-up” at least once a year. Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
December 29, 2010

Managing the Senior Horse

Feed management for older horses is based around several factors. Read more
Horse laying down in sand
December 29, 2010

Effects of Vitamin E Supplementation and Implications for Treatment of Neurologic Disease

Horses suffering from neurologic disease may require more vitamin E than normal, healthy horses. Read more
Chestnut mare grazes with nursing foal
December 22, 2010

Watch for Signs of Problems in Newborn Foals

It's not uncommon for a foal to seem alert and healthy in the first hours after birth, but within Read more
Horse eating hay in barn
December 22, 2010

Feeding Horses: Effects on Human and Equine Respiratory Health

Mold spores and organic dust are an important cause and aggravator of respiratory disease in both humans and horses. Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
December 20, 2010

EPM: Don’t Blame the Barn Cats

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, or EPM, is caused by Sarcocystis neurona protozoa. Cats are less likely than skunks and raccoons to be Read more
Draft horses in pasture
December 20, 2010

Dandelions Turn Skin a Harmless Yellow

An occasional horse really likes dandelions, and while the blooms are not toxic, these horses may develop a noticeable Read more
Close-up of sweaty event horse's chest and shoulder
December 20, 2010

No Sweat!

Loss of the ability to sweat is known as anhidrosis. This condition is potentially life-threatening for heavily exercised horses Read more
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