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Woman inspecting horse's hoof
January 27, 2010

White Line Disease Requires Early Diagnosis and Aggressive Treatment

Left untreated, white line disease can result in rotation of the coffin bone due to widespread damage in the Read more
Hay stacked in storage barn
January 27, 2010

Hay Storage and Use

Nationwide, improper hay storage and wasteful feeding methods cause losses of around three billion dollars a year. It is Read more
Show jumper over fence
January 27, 2010

Horses with Anhidrosis Require Careful Management

A horse that lacks the ability to produce sweat in normal quantities has a condition known as anhidrosis. A Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
January 27, 2010

Weight Loss in Older Horses: Management Solutions

Older horses don't have to become underweight horses. If senior equines begin to lose weight, there is usually a Read more
Jockey riding racehorse
January 25, 2010

From the Heart

Answers to many of your equine heart questions. Read more
Horses eating from a round bale in winter
January 25, 2010

Run-In Sheds Provide Shelter for Pastured Horses

Even when the weather is not severe, horses will spend time in the run-in shed to escape sun, rain, Read more
Fat horse in field
January 24, 2010

Cryotherapy Remains Relevant Treatment for Laminitis

Cryotherapy remains the gold-standard for treatment of early-stage laminitis, according to James Orsini, DVM, director of the Laminitis Institute Read more
Woman inspecting horse's hoof
January 24, 2010

The Two Phases of Laminitis

James Orsini, DVM, director of the Laminitis Institute, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, recognized two distinct phases of Read more
Fat horse in field
January 24, 2010

Diagnosing Hypothyroidism in Horses

Hypothyroidism is often diagnosed but uncommonly confirmed with definitive testing. The condition has been associated with reduced fertility, obesity, Read more
Horses looking out of stalls in barn aisle
January 24, 2010

Heaves and Inflammatory Airway Disease in Horses

Heaves and inflammatory airway disease are important causes of allergic lower airway disease in horses. Horses with heaves tend Read more
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