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Close-up of a show pony's legs trotting in an arena
June 17, 2020

Needle Arthroscopy for Equine Lameness

Needle arthroscopy helps veterinarians diagnose "radiographically silent lesions" of the knee, such as certain fractures and tears of intercarpal Read more
Close-up of a grazing horse's muzzle with grass sticking out of his mouth
June 15, 2020

Skip the Grass Clippings for Horses

What’s the difference between the grasses of my lawn and the grasses in the horses’ grazing areas? How bad Read more
Grumpy horse trotting with ears pinned
June 10, 2020

Sour Horse Syndrome

Why do horses become sullen? What makes a pleasant companion turn into a crotchety, unpredictable source of pinned ears, Read more
Mares and foals grazing in pasture
June 05, 2020

When Should Foals Be Weaned?

Despite the widespread custom of weaning foals within six months of birth, best practices for weaning have yet to Read more
Performing a flexion test on a horse's hind leg
June 01, 2020

Using MRI to Detect Lameness in Horses

According to veterinary researchers and practitioners at Colorado State University, don’t discount MRI despite the price tag associated with Read more
Haflinger ponies grazing in pasture
June 01, 2020

Big Head Disease in Horses: Calcium Deficiency

Fortunately, very few cases of big head disease are seen today, especially in countries that rely on commercial feeds. Read more
Horses eating alfalfa hay
May 20, 2020

Link Between Equine Asthma and Microbiome Explored

Researchers found that intestinal microbiota in the asthmatic horses did not adapt in the same way to changes in Read more
Barrel Racing Rodeo Cowgirl
May 18, 2020

Osteoarthritis in Horses: Supplements and Platelet-Rich Plasma

As regenerative medicine finds its footing, new options have become available for owners of arthritic horses. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Read more
Close-up photo of a horse's muzzle eating hay in his stall
May 11, 2020

Exploring Stem Cells for Managing Equine Asthma

As advances in regenerative medicine move swiftly, veterinarians now have the power to explore the use of stem cells Read more
Horses grazing in field with buttercups
May 08, 2020

Pasture-Associated Stringhalt: Nutritional Considerations

Affected horses show varying degrees of hind limb hyperflexion; some fold their hind limbs so tightly that the fetlocks Read more
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