- November 21, 2023
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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
- 175 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
- 503 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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- March 15, 2023
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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...
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- February 21, 2023
- 520 Downloads
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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...
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- January 31, 2023
- 650 Downloads
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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...
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- December 28, 2022
- 697 Downloads
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Researchers call for more study of medication side effects in pregnant broodmares by Amanda Duckworth IT IS LOGICAL that a happy, healthy broodmare is more likely to have an easier time with her pregnancy...
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- November 22, 2022
- 795 Downloads
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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...
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- October 25, 2022
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Horses aged 20 and older need annual dental evaluation by Amanda Duckworth AS FAR AS expressions go, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" is one that has stood the test of time. The phrase...
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- September 28, 2022
- 678 Downloads
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In battling contagious disease, keeping barn management up to date critical by Amanda Duckworth AFTER THE PAST several years most people are all too familiar with protocols aimed at containing the spread...
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- August 30, 2022
- 740 Downloads
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When it comes to joint issues, treatments continue to evolve by Amanda Duckworth IDEALLY, A HORSE will never have joint issues, but that is not a reality for most.
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- July 26, 2022
- 771 Downloads
- File Size 4.5MB
Recent studies provide insights on gastrointestinal tract health by Amanda Duckworth IF THE DIFFERENT parts of a horse could compete in a race to win the title of "most important in terms of good...
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- June 28, 2022
- 776 Downloads
- File Size 1.5MB
Grooming provides opportunities to address problems early by Amanda Duckworth BECAUSE GROOMING IS one of the basic cornerstones of horsemanship, its wide-reaching importance can sometimes be taken for...
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- May 24, 2022
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Number of groups provide expertise on prevention, preparedness by Amanda Duckworth WHEN IT COMES to barn management, perhaps the worst four-letter word is "fire." Download this week's Health...
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- April 12, 2022
- 987 Downloads
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Researchers look at farrier work relative to performance, welfare by Amanda Duckworth A BETTER UNDERSTANDING of the mechanics of hooves, and especially hooves in motion, can improve the performance and...
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- March 30, 2022
- 963 Downloads
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Individual equine nutritional needs often vary by Amanda Duckworth WHEN IT COMES to feeding horses, there are some straightforward facts that nutritionists and veterinarians always point toward. Download...
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- February 22, 2022
- 925 Downloads
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Treatment programs based on horses' needs help prevent resistance by Amanda Duckworth INTERNAL PARASITES ARE not a new issue when it comes to horse management, but ideas on how best to deal with worms...
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- January 18, 2022
- 910 Downloads
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Finding right diet for foals, pregnant mares by Amanda Duckworth A MARE'S MILK helps new foals avoid illness and properly grow, and, as foals begin to mature, some more hands-on human intervention...
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- December 21, 2021
- 1,017 Downloads
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Studies offer clues on when mare age is a concer, and when it isn't by Amanda Duckworth AS BREEDING SEASON draws closer, Thoroughbred broodmares are being prepped for another year of being productive...
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- November 16, 2021
- 1,787 Downloads
- File Size 3.1MB
Breeding —Information growing on topics such as infertiliy, impact of inbreeding by Amanda Duckworth AHEAD OF BREEDING season, farm managers everywhere are doing their best to have stallions and mares...
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- October 19, 2021
- 1,921 Downloads
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Hay — It's important to tailor hay to specific horses' needs by Amanda Duckworth AS HORSE CARE can get expensive, horsemen keep an eye out for areas where they can save some money, but when it...
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