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Haflinger ponies grazing in pasture
May 13, 2016

Understanding Fructan’s Role in Horse Laminitis

There are several types of fructans, and it is not clear if all fructans are fermented the same and Read more
Foal laying down in grass
May 10, 2016

Preventing Respiratory Infections in Young Horses: Supplements

Anyone spending time in the breeding sector of the equine industry quickly appreciates the importance of colostrum for neonates. Read more
Horses grazing in field with buttercups
February 19, 2016

Four Tips for Managing Tall Fescue and Mare, Foal Health

With the foaling season in full swing in some parts of the world, mare owners should be aware of Read more
Old swaybacked horse grazing in a field
January 29, 2016

Dietary Restriction and Age-Related Illness in Horses

Medical advances over the past several decades allow humans, horses, and other animals to lead long, productive lives. In fact, Read more
Foal running in field
October 08, 2015

Checking Roundworm Burdens in Foals with Ultrasound

Foals, weanlings, and yearlings appear particularly susceptible to high roundworm burdens, likely because they have little natural immunity against Read more
Giving horse dewormer in oral syringe
October 06, 2015

Using Bacteria to Deworm Horses

In the face of a persistent increase in resistance of equine internal parasites to available chemical dewormers, Martin Nielsen, D.V.M., Ph.D., Read more
Sorrel Colts in Pasture
October 02, 2015

Four Reasons All Horse Operations Need Biosecurity Protocols

Four reasons to adopt and enforce biosecurity protocols to protect your horses, no matter how large or small the Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
September 28, 2015

Thumps: Electrolyte Imbalance in Horses

Routine electrolyte supplementation remains the best way to keep thumps from occurring. Read more
Pregnant Mare
September 24, 2015

Fescue Toxicity in Mares: Beyond Pasture

Becoming familiar with hay plants, especially the identification of leaves and seed heads of common plants, will help hay Read more
Horse standing at fence
September 22, 2015

Wood-Chewing in Horses: Examine the Diet for Cause

Owners of wood-chewing horses generally cite boredom as the basis for the frustrating vice. Is monotony the motive behind Read more
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