- May 07, 2013
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EPM is the most common equine neurologic disease in North America by Erica Larson One of the most common equine neurologic diseases—equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, or EPM—is also one of the most difficult...
- April 23, 2013
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Depending on lifestyle and location, some horses might be at risk for suffering subtle but serious vitamin and mineral imbalances by Sharon Biggs Waller For the most part, horse owners have little to fear...
- March 12, 2013
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by Dr. Nancy Loving Not all horses have symmetrical feet, and one of the more common problems they develop is a “club foot” appearance. This problem might appear at birth or develop later in life and can...
- February 12, 2013
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Two important bacteria cause lung infections in foals; here’s how the body and your veterinarian battle these sometimes deadly pathogens by Dr. Stacey Oke Like soldiers guarding treasure, breeders go to...
- January 23, 2013
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Equine STDs can affect pregnancy outcomes and breeding stock’s welfare by Christa Leste-Lasserre STDs. They’re the kind of thing many people would rather not discuss. Disease transmission through sexual...
- November 27, 2012
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Owners, therapists, and veterinarians can use manual therapies to aid equine recovery and support maintenance by Erica Larson No matter the discipline, horses in training can benefit from physical therapy...
- October 31, 2012
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by Maureen Blaney Flietner Time required with tendon and ligament injuries Despite the numerous treatments available, time and R&R remain essential for helping a horse recover from tendon or ligament...
- October 02, 2012
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by Dr. Juliet M. Getty Feeding time! Open a bag of readymade feed and you’re set, right? But wait—there’s a staggering variety of offerings on the feed store’s shelves, and it’s important you choose the...
- September 11, 2012
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Focus on the ‘Big Three’: Bone spavin, bog spavin, and OCD by D. J. Carey Lyons Hock: The name is simple, but the structure is not. This major joint includes 10 bones, the joints connecting them, and extensor...
- July 31, 2012
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by Christa Leste-Lasserre Research shows that appropriate amounts of exercise during the first three years of a horse’s life can benefit the musculoskeletal system Before your equine athlete begins full...
