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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 of contagious disease.

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.

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 health," a likely photo finish between the feet and the gut would follow.

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 granted.

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 Zone to continue reading.

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 welfare of racehorses. Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

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 this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

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 continue to evolve. Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

New money for purses, breeding incentives, boosts Lone Star State industry By Denis Blake EVERY HORSEMAN KNOWS racing can be an endeavor filled with euphoric highs and gut-punching lows.  Download this week's Regional to continue reading.

After saving Lady Shipman, Ryan Barbazon also welcomed her first foal By Charlie McCarthy RANDY LOWE REALLY hadn't planned on Lady Shipman's delivering a Florida-bred. Download this week's Regional to continue reading.