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Close-up of hooves in snow
November 02, 2003

Laminitis Basics

Succinctly put, laminitis is the local manifestation of a body-wide metabolic breakdown. Why this metabolic collapse materializes in Read more
Old swaybacked horse grazing in a field
November 02, 2003

Colic Risk Factors

Equine colic is loosely defined as abdominal pain. The causes are numerous, and the signs of discomfort (rolling, kicking Read more
Draft horse's eye and ear
November 01, 2003

Equine Hair Analysis

Without a doubt, hair analysis has been integral in determining exposure to heavy metals and other environmental toxins. Read more
Shiny broodmare grazing in lush pasture
November 17, 2002

Managing Broodmares on Fescue Hay or Pasture

For mares with known or suspected fescue exposure, managers should be sure the foaling is attended and a veterinarian Read more
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November 10, 2002

Why Horse Supplements?

The market is flooded with supplements for horses, and it is often difficult for horsemen to determine what supplements Read more
Horses eating alfalfa hay
November 10, 2002

Digestive Aids: Does Your Horse Need Them?

The horse's digestive system is both delicate and complicated. It is easily upset by almost any change in feeding Read more
Close-up of sweaty event horse's chest and shoulder
November 10, 2002

Supplements to Help the Endurance Horse

Because of the prolonged demands placed upon the endurance horse with protracted moderate intensity exertion, its performance may be Read more
Horse eating grain in a stall
November 08, 2002

How Sweet It Is: A Molasses Primer

Molasses has been an ingredient in livestock and poultry feeds since the nineteenth century. Read more
Horses grazing in field with buttercups
November 08, 2002

Horse Pasture Management

In the wake of the 2001 outbreak of equine foal and embryo deaths known as mare reproductive loss syndrome, Read more
Horse looking out stable window
November 03, 2002

Nutrition for Horses on Stall Rest

Horses recovering from colic, surgery, high fever, or colitis can present many challenges for their owners, but one that Read more
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