by Dr. Nancy Loving Not all horses have symmetrical feet, and one of the more common problems they develop is a “club foot” appearance. This problem might appear at birth or develop later in life and can...
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Equine STDs can affect pregnancy outcomes and breeding stock’s welfare by Christa Leste-Lasserre STDs. They’re the kind of thing many people would rather not discuss. Disease transmission through sexual...
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Owners, therapists, and veterinarians can use manual therapies to aid equine recovery and support maintenance by Erica Larson No matter the discipline, horses in training can benefit from physical therapy...
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by Maureen Blaney Flietner Time required with tendon and ligament injuries Despite the numerous treatments available, time and R&R remain essential for helping a horse recover from tendon or ligament...
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Focus on the ‘Big Three’: Bone spavin, bog spavin, and OCD by D. J. Carey Lyons Hock: The name is simple, but the structure is not. This major joint includes 10 bones, the joints connecting them, and extensor...
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by Christa Leste-Lasserre Research shows that appropriate amounts of exercise during the first three years of a horse’s life can benefit the musculoskeletal system Before your equine athlete begins full...
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Few equine conditions cause as much consternation as equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). First reported in 1968, EPM represents both amazing scientific progress and extraordinary clinical frustration...
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Held annually, the American Association of Equine Practitioners convention provides continuing educational opportunities for veterinarians, allowing them to gain information on what is new in research...
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Each year, researchers publish hundreds of horse health studies. And each year at the convention of the American Association of Equine Practioners, three practitioners have the unique (and behemoth) task...
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Trade Zone: Feeding the Estrous Cycle Keys to successful breeding are well-balanced diet, healthy body condition Mares must have a well-balanced diet and a healthy body condition to cycle properly and...
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