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July 2025 - EPM/Neurological

  • June 18, 2025
  • 104 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
  • 196 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
  • 243 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
  • 413 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

January 2025 - Mare and Foal Health

  • December 18, 2024
  • 475 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
  • 496 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
  • 579 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

July 2024 - Hoof Health

  • June 24, 2024
  • 838 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
  • 844 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
  • 801 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
  • 1,081 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
  • 1,039 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
  • 915 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
  • 1,269 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

September 2023 - Joints

  • August 16, 2023
  • 1,393 Downloads
  • File Size 5.5MB

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... Download

August 2023 - Gut Health

  • July 31, 2023
  • 1,159 Downloads
  • File Size 3MB

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... Download

July 2023 - Grooming

  • July 01, 2023
  • 1,260 Downloads
  • File Size 3.1MB

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... Download

June 2023 - Barn Management

  • July 01, 2023
  • 1,142 Downloads
  • File Size 4.7MB

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... Download

May 2023 - Hoof Health

  • May 02, 2023
  • 1,146 Downloads
  • File Size 4.9MB

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... Download

April 2023 - Nutrition: Individual Commitment

  • March 15, 2023
  • 1,170 Downloads
  • File Size 5.1MB

Tailoring feed program to each horse can pay dividends by Amanda Duckworth A HORSE'S DIETARY needs vary depending on the lifestyle it leads. However, well-intentioned nutrition plans sometimes are... Download

March 2023 - Parasite Concerns: Staying a Step Ahead

  • February 21, 2023
  • 1,075 Downloads
  • File Size 3.9MB

Protocols to control parasites continue to evolve by Amanda Duckworth WHILE HORSE FARMS understand parasite control should be included in any horse health plan, comprehending the best approach to properly... Download

February 2023 - Foal Health: Early Advantages

  • January 31, 2023
  • 1,204 Downloads
  • File Size 4.4MB

Recent study finds foals born early in year fare better on the track by Amanda Duckworth FOR ALL OF the pedigree research and effort put into bringing a foal into the world, the wild cards of genetics... Download

November 2022 - Breeding: Wise Moves

  • November 22, 2022
  • 1,394 Downloads
  • File Size 3.1MB

Exercise often important in keeping older stallions healthy, productive by Amanda Duckworth MANAGING THE CAREER of a successful stallion is a multifaceted endeavor and some of his needs change as he ages... Download

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