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Horse wading in pond
December 06, 2003

West Nile Virus and Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome

Commercially available vaccines have been shown to be very effective for the prevention of West Nile virus infections and Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
December 06, 2003

Abbreviations for Horse Diseases

Many equine diseases, conditions, or problems are frequently referred to by their initials. Full names, a brief explanation of Read more
Mare an foal walking through lush pasture
November 15, 2003

Nurse Mares Provide Crucial Service to Breeding Farms

Owners of nurse mares provide an indispensable service to the horse-breeding community. When foaling goes smoothly, the outcome is Read more
Farrier rasping horse's hoof
November 04, 2003

Biotin Basics

Biotin has become commonplace in feed rooms across the world because of its reputation as an effective hoof supplement. Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
November 01, 2003

Bute Research

The anti-inflammatory agent seems to slow the production of new cartilage molecules for as much as two weeks after Read more
Horse with visible breath in winter
November 01, 2003

Collar May Aid DDSP

Dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) can cause partial obstruction of the horse's airway during exercise. Read more
A handful of oats
November 08, 2002

Oats in the Equine Diet

Modern horsemen, as well as those of yesteryear, love to feed oats and justifiably so. The popularity of oats Read more
Giving horse dewormer in oral syringe
November 04, 2002

Sorting Out Deworming Products

Ask your veterinarian to help you set up a schedule and choose deworming products appropriate for your region. Read more
Close-up of black stallion head
November 04, 2002

Shuttle Stallions Do Double Duty

Exercise and light are also vital in helping the horses adjust to a different season than that which their Read more
Horse's hooves
November 04, 2002

Hoof Dressings: Helpful, Harmful, or Humbug?

Some hoof problems are genetic and therefore can’t be prevented. Read more
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