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Straw bales
January 07, 2011

Feeding Old Hay

More vitamin E is lost even with proper storage, and hay that is a year or two old contains Read more
Veterinarian listening to horse with stethoscope
December 14, 2010

Shivers in Horses

There is no known effective treatment for shivers and the prognosis for affected horses is guarded because many continue Read more
Extremely skinny horse
November 08, 2010

Refeeding Malnourished Horses

Few sights are more tragic than malnourished or starved horses. Outright neglect does occur, but not all underweight horses Read more
Woman inspecting horse's hoof
February 17, 2010

Checking for Neurological Conditions

A veterinarian should examine any horse whose owner is concerned about neurologic disease, but an easy ground procedure can Read more
Horses rolling in arena
February 17, 2010

Helping the Cast Horse

A horse that has lain down too close to a fence or wall and gotten into a position from Read more
Stacked roll bales
February 17, 2010

Storing Hay Safely

Storing hay before it has dried thoroughly is a risky practice because of the danger of spontaneous combustion. For Read more
Two girls with a horse
February 08, 2010

Cushing’s Disease Diagnosis: Not a Simple Matter

Is ACTH level useful for diagnosing Cushing's disease in horses? The answer is yes, but it's not as simple Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
February 08, 2010

Canine Pain Reliever Helps Navicular Pain

Horses that were lame because of navicular pain improved significantly after receiving Etodolac. Read more
Miniature horse grazing in pasture
February 08, 2010

Cushing’s Disease Diagnosis: Not a Simple Matter

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone, is usually elevated in Cushing's horses, but ACTH values rise and fall naturally in all horses according Read more
Andalusian horse trotting in pasture
February 08, 2010

Airway Inflammation in Horses

In a study of airway inflammation, researchers at Michigan State University looked at levels of neutrophils and mucus, both Read more
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