Trade Zone: Proper Nutrition for the Broodmare Mares must have a well-balanced diet and healthy body condition to cycle properly and conceive and carry a foal. According to equine nutritionist Dr. Tania...
- Nov 09 2011
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Trade Zone: Tackling Tendon and Ligament Injuries The latest therapies for injured tendons and ligaments focus on rebuilding the tissue to its original strength and elasticity When it comes to tendon and...
- Sep 15 2011
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Trade Zone: The Equine Respiratory System The respiratory tract of the horse, which moves extremely large volumes of air in and out of the lungs, is a highly specialized organ system that serves one primary...
- Aug 28 2011
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Trade Zone: Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again: Rehabilitation The most dreaded call for owners or trainers can be the one informing them that a star race prospect has come up with an injury. Whether...
- Aug 16 2011
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Trade Zone: Baby Boot Camp: Prepping Yearlings Anyone who’s watched scruffy, awkward weanlings playing in a pasture may wonder how they ever turn out to be the pristine, polished yearlings seen heading...
- Jun 20 2011
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Trade Zone: Deworming Owners are often concerned about internal parasites—maybe a little too concerned—and their actions to rid horses of all parasites are leading to the unintended consequences of making...
- May 10 2011
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Trade Zone: Hoof Care for Racehorses Probably the most common phrase used by horse people is “No foot—no horse.” The feet are important because they provide both support and locomotion. As these two factors...
- Apr 26 2011
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Trade Zone: Farm and Barn Maintenance With spring’s arrival, now is the time to plan farm maintenance and improvements on fencing, pastures, and barns. The quality products and services mentioned below...
- Apr 12 2011
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Trade Zone: Reproduction Takeaways from the AAEP Convention Each year at the American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, veterinarians share the latest in research on a number of topics. The...
- Mar 08 2011
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Trade Zone: Pre-Breeding Management of the Mare It is of paramount importance that any mare intended for breeding be in optimal health before the beginning of the breeding season. The mare should have...
- Feb 08 2011
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