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June 2026 - Neurological

  • May 13, 2026
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  • File Size 6.6MB

Neurological issues are tricky to diagnose by Amanda Duckworth NEUROLOGIC DISEASES IN horses are often frustrating to accurately diagnose, which in turn can make correct treatment plans complicated to...

May 2026 - Hoof Care

  • April 15, 2026
  • 138 Downloads
  • File Size 4MB

Studies show early detection of hoof issues could lead to more favorable outcomes by Amanda Duckworth ONE OF THE staples of equine health care pertains to the hoof. No matter what stage of life a horse...

April 2026 - Respiratory

  • March 15, 2026
  • 207 Downloads
  • 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
  • 315 Downloads
  • File Size 1.5MB

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
  • 346 Downloads
  • 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
  • 447 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
  • 396 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
  • 508 Downloads
  • 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
  • 795 Downloads
  • 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
  • 954 Downloads
  • 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...

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