Athletic Horses: Supplements to Maximize Bone Health
Due to habitual weight-loading of limbs during training and competition, “bone fatigue” can occur in athletic horses, placing them at risk for injuries, including complete fractures. The post Athletic...
View ArticleColic in Horses: Feed Dry Matter for Swift Recovery
Feeding horses after colic can be tricky, but the goal is to re-establish normal gut function, including restoration of the intestinal microbiome. The post Colic in Horses: Feed Dry Matter for Swift...
View ArticleDiagnosing Arthritis in Horses with Acoustic Emissions
In a recent study, veterinary researchers from Finland explored a novel method of imaging cartilage using acoustic emissions. The post Diagnosing Arthritis in Horses with Acoustic Emissions appeared...
View ArticleStifle Lameness: Don’t Take Shortcuts in Diagnosis
Veterinarians frequently start at the hoof and work their way up when trying to isolate the origin of a lameness, but in some instances, a veterinarian may be immediately suspicious of lameness higher...
View ArticleHealthy Foals: Supporting the Intestinal Microbiome
In order to support growth, the foal’s gastrointestinal tract must be healthy, with a population of appropriate intestinal microbes capable of adapting to significant changes in the foal’s diet. The...
View ArticleLameness in Horses: Lyme Disease a Culprit?
Ticks harboring the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, continue to spread across the East and West Coasts of the United States, infecting horses and causing clinical disease. The post Lameness in...
View ArticleNew Approach to Headshaking in Horses
One of the main culprits of headshaking is currently thought to be hypersensitivity of the trigeminal nerve, one of the largest sensory nerves in the horse’s head. The post New Approach to Headshaking...
View ArticleWhat Do We Really Know About Pergolide for Equine Cushing’s?
Thought of as the most common endocrine or hormonal disease affecting elder horses, Cushing’s disease occurs in about 20% of horses over the age of 15. The post What Do We Really Know About Pergolide...
View ArticleSources of Hypoglycin Studied: Toxic to Horses
The toxin is found in seedlings and fruits of sycamore maple trees, and ingestion by horses nearly always leads to death. The post Sources of Hypoglycin Studied: Toxic to Horses appeared first on...
View ArticleThyroid Hormones May Benefit Metabolic Horses
From promoting oxygen consumption to regulating synthesis of various proteins, controlling body heat production to stimulating metabolism, thyroid hormones do it all. The post Thyroid Hormones May...
View ArticleOmeprazole and Calcium Digestibility: What Horse Owners Should Know
When given to humans, reduced gastric acid production is associated with a decline in the digestibility of several nutrients, including protein, fat, calcium, iron, and vitamin B12. The post Omeprazole...
View ArticleJoint Health in Horses: Understanding Arthrodesis
The surgical fusion of a joint, called arthrodesis, may be a viable alternative to more traditional medical approaches when managing horses with moderate to severe osteoarthritis (OA), according to new...
View ArticlePoor Racing Performance Due To Equine Asthma
Many airway diseases in horses may be described as asthma, from mild inflammatory airway disease to severe, life-threatening heaves. The post Poor Racing Performance Due To Equine Asthma appeared first...
View ArticleIntegrating Nanoparticles into Equine Nutrition
Nanoparticles are added to feeds for a multitude of reasons: improve intake and digestibility, reduce environmental impact, boost mineral absorption, and more. The post Integrating Nanoparticles into...
View ArticleCobalt and Dietary Concentrate Requirements in Horses
The cobalt found in feedstuffs actually isn’t for the horse itself but instead supports the fermenting microbes in the hindgut. The post Cobalt and Dietary Concentrate Requirements in Horses appeared...
View ArticleEndurance Horses: Supporting Healthy Bones
Lameness resulted in 69% of all eliminations from endurance competitions, according to one recently published study. The post Endurance Horses: Supporting Healthy Bones appeared first on Kentucky...
View ArticleUsing Immunomodulatory Therapy for Equine Asthma
Researchers are looking at ways to restore the horse’s unruly immune system to normal and cure, not treat, the underlying cause of equine asthma. The post Using Immunomodulatory Therapy for Equine...
View ArticleStifle Injuries Could Spell Trouble for Western Horses
Although arthroscopy is a useful adjunct to radiographs and ultrasonography in many instances, it can sometimes be debilitating to Western performance horses. The post Stifle Injuries Could Spell...
View ArticleOptions for Preventing, Treating Equine Laminitis
Horses with laminitis frequently suffer severe and intense pain, hoof deformation, and decreased athleticism that can be career- or even life-ending. The post Options for Preventing, Treating Equine...
View ArticleThin, Fat, or Just Right? Tips for Keeping Your Horse’s Weight on Track
Are you among the throngs of owners that find it hard to evaluate your horse’s body weight? Is he too fat, too thin, or in perfect body condition? The post Thin, Fat, or Just Right? Tips for Keeping...
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