- January 18, 2026
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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...
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- December 17, 2025
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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...
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- November 24, 2025
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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.
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- September 21, 2025
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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...
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- July 16, 2025
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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...
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- June 18, 2025
- 776 Downloads
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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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- May 14, 2025
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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...
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- April 29, 2025
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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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- March 15, 2025
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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...
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- December 18, 2024
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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...
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- December 18, 2024
- 1,016 Downloads
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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...
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- September 18, 2024
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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...
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- June 24, 2024
- 1,366 Downloads
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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...
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- May 27, 2024
- 1,318 Downloads
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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...
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- April 23, 2024
- 1,263 Downloads
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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...
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- March 17, 2024
- 1,593 Downloads
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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...
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- March 17, 2024
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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...
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- December 19, 2023
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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...
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- November 21, 2023
- 1,415 Downloads
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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...
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- September 27, 2023
- 1,056 Downloads
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Best practices for biosecurity protocols by Amanda Duckworth IF A SINGULAR horse falls ill, it is an unfortunate event. If that disease spreads to the entire herd or worse, a region, it can become catastrophic...
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- August 16, 2023
- 1,532 Downloads
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Researchers examine industry data for answers by Amanda Duckworth THERE IS LITTLE debate that healthy joints are incredibly important for the well-being of racehorses, but the reality is things can start...
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- July 31, 2023
- 1,319 Downloads
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Quickly addressing colic leads to better outcomes by Amanda Duckworth ALTHOUGH IT CONSISTS of five letters, for all intents and purposes, colic is a four-letter word to those who care for horses. Download...
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- July 01, 2023
- 1,403 Downloads
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The severity of a region's winter weather is a consideration when determining whether to blanket or not by Amanda Duckworth IN THE HEAT of the summer, it is easy to forget one of the most debated topics...
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- July 01, 2023
- 1,260 Downloads
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Importance of managing aerosol particles' impact on horses and humans in the barn by Amanda Duckworth HORSES ARE KEPT in stalls for many reasons, ranging from convenience to medical requirement, but...
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- May 02, 2023
- 1,274 Downloads
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Researchers examine gauging techniques in hoof evaluation by Amanda Duckworth GIVEN THE IMPORTANCE of hoof health in horses, it should come as no surprise that it's a heavily researched and studied...
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