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April 2026 - Respiratory

  • March 15, 2026
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  • File Size 1.9MB

Use of tongue ties and nosebands are studied by Amanda Duckworth RACEHORSES RELY ON good respiratory health to be able to perform at the peak of their abilities. It is why endoscope results can influence...

March 2026 - Nutrition

  • February 17, 2026
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A major part of a horse's diet, not all hay is created equal by Amanda Duckworth IT IS WELL known that horses are grazing animals. Scientifically speaking, they are non-ruminant herbivores, which means...

February 2026 - Foals

  • January 18, 2026
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  • File Size 1.4MB

Studies reveal insight to dietary care for foals, before and after birth by Amanda Duckworth YOU ARE WHAT you eat applies to more than just humans. A broodmare's diet is important as she goes along...

January 2026 - Mare Health

  • December 17, 2025
  • 346 Downloads
  • File Size 1.3MB

Artificial lighting and its use with broodmares by Amanda Duckworth PUTTING BROODMARES UNDER lights is far from a new concept. However, understanding the science behind it can help those in charge of mares...

December 2025 - Joints

  • November 24, 2025
  • 306 Downloads
  • File Size 1.6MB

Early diagnosis is key in detecting joint issues by Amanda Duckworth KEEPING A HORSE sound is a priority. For such a simple concept, it can be hard to execute based on a number of factors.

October 2025 - Vaccines

  • September 21, 2025
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  • File Size 2.4MB

Pay mind to vaccination scheduling by Amanda Duckworth BUDGETING FOR VACCINES is a cornerstone of basic horse husbandry, no matter what career a horse may have. Download this week's Health Zone to...

August 2025 - Gut Health

  • July 16, 2025
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  • File Size 3.1MB

The study of intestinal microbiota in equines is a growing field by Amanda Duckworth KEEPING A RACEHORSE in peak health is a multifaceted task, and a critical component to both potential athletic performance...

July 2025 - EPM/Neurological

  • June 18, 2025
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  • File Size 2MB

EPM mimics other neurological diseases by Amanda Duckworth WHEN IT COMES to neurologic diseases in horses, three specific letters strike fear into the hearts of equine caregivers. Download this week's...

June 2025 - Elderly

  • May 14, 2025
  • 865 Downloads
  • File Size 2.8MB

Diet and dental care are cornerstones to keeping aging horses healthy by Amanda Duckworth HAPPILY, HORSES ARE living longer than ever these days. However, the effects of aging are something that cannot...

May 2025 - Respiratory Health

  • April 29, 2025
  • 872 Downloads
  • File Size 2.3MB

Up to 80% of Thoroughbreds have asthma by Amanda Duckworth GIVEN THAT THOROUGHBREDS are born to run, it should come as no surprise that their respiratory health is a high priority throughout their careers...

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