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June 2026 - Neurological

  • May 13, 2026
  • 155 Downloads
  • 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... Download

May 2026 - Hoof Care

  • April 15, 2026
  • 226 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... Download

April 2026 - Respiratory

  • March 15, 2026
  • 254 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... Download

March 2026 - Nutrition

  • February 17, 2026
  • 371 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... Download

February 2026 - Foals

  • January 18, 2026
  • 394 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... Download

January 2026 - Mare Health

  • December 17, 2025
  • 501 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... Download

December 2025 - Joints

  • November 24, 2025
  • 458 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. Download

October 2025 - Vaccines

  • September 21, 2025
  • 559 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... Download

August 2025 - Gut Health

  • July 16, 2025
  • 848 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... Download

July 2025 - EPM/Neurological

  • June 18, 2025
  • 1,007 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... Download

June 2025 - Elderly

  • May 14, 2025
  • 1,009 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... Download

May 2025 - Respiratory Health

  • April 29, 2025
  • 1,010 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... Download

April 2025 - Feed & Nutrition

  • March 15, 2025
  • 1,212 Downloads
  • File Size 1.7MB

Breathe Easier by Amanda Duckworth THROUGHOUT A HORSE'S lifecycle, specific nutritional needs can vary greatly depending on what the expectations are for each equine. Download this week's Health... Download

March 2025 - Acupuncture and Chiropractic

  • February 12, 2025
  • 1,194 Downloads
  • File Size 1.6MB

Complementary and Alternative, and Integrative Veterinary Medicine by Amanda Duckworth KEEPING HORSES FEELING their best, especially ones pursuing athletic endeavors, is the goal of many. Download this... Download

January 2025 - Mare and Foal Health

  • December 18, 2024
  • 1,151 Downloads
  • File Size 2.7MB

Giving broodmares the best chance of succeeding by Amanda Duckworth HAVING A BROODMARE safely maintain her pregnancy until it is time to deliver a hale and hearty foal is a straightforward goal that is... Download

December 2024 - Joints

  • December 18, 2024
  • 1,084 Downloads
  • File Size 3.2MB

The importance of joint health by Amanda Duckworth EQUINES ARE COMPLEX creatures. Horses used for sport, especially, rely on healthy joints to be able to perform at their peak. Download this week's... Download

October 2024 - Vaccines

  • September 18, 2024
  • 1,173 Downloads
  • File Size 2.3MB

Information on equine influenza strains key in vaccines by Amanda Duckworth THERE ARE TWO main tiers when it comes to vaccinating horses; core vaccines and risk-based vaccines. Download this week's... Download

August 2024 - Gut Health

  • July 30, 2024
  • 1,344 Downloads
  • File Size 2.5MB

The Complexities of the Gastrointestinal System by Amanda Duckworth KEEPING A THOROUGHBRED healthy and fit for racing is a multi-factorial equation. In recent years, more attention has been given to the... Download

July 2024 - Hoof Health

  • June 24, 2024
  • 1,429 Downloads
  • File Size 2.1MB

Hoof management should start early in a horse's life by Amanda Duckworth THERE IS NO question that good hooves are a cornerstone too having healthy horses, whether they are athletically inclined or... Download

June 2024 - Respiratory

  • May 27, 2024
  • 1,393 Downloads
  • File Size 2.4MB

Equine athletic performance tied to respiratory health by Amanda Duckworth IN THE EQUINE world, many are familiar with the adage "no hoof, no horse," but when it comes to Thoroughbreds, having... Download

May 2024 - Elderly Care

  • April 23, 2024
  • 1,323 Downloads
  • File Size 1.7MB

Diagnosing Cushing's disease/PPID can be tricky by Amanda Duckworth AS HORSES AGE, the list of potential medical concerns they might face changes. For equines 15 and older, one of the most common diseases... Download

April 2024 - Feed & Nutrition

  • March 17, 2024
  • 1,670 Downloads
  • File Size 5.1MB

Finding a feeding plan that meets your equine's needs by Amanda Duckworth THE OLD JOKE goes that hay is for horses, but when it comes down to it, proper equine nutrition is no laughing matter. Download... Download

March 2024 - Parasite Concerns

  • March 17, 2024
  • 1,569 Downloads
  • File Size 5.3MB

As parasites evolve, treatments are studied by Amanda Duckworth WHILE THE THOUGHT of regular worms is unpleasant, super worms are an international problem. Download this week's Health Zone to continue... Download

January 2024 - Mare and Foal Health

  • December 19, 2023
  • 1,145 Downloads
  • File Size 4.6MB

Research remains robust on mare & foal health by Amanda Duckworth THE BEGINNING OF a new year is also the start of new dreams for anyone who has a pregnant broodmare. Download this week's Health... Download

December 2023 - Breeding

  • November 21, 2023
  • 1,513 Downloads
  • File Size 4MB

The science behind breeding by Amanda Duckworth AS BREEDING SEASON approaches, farm managers actively work to make sure stallions and broodmares are at their best. Download this week's Health Zone... Download

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