Tips for Diagnosing Muscle Disease in Horses
Once disease is identified, then veterinarians must decide which of four categories it falls, and diagnosis is part art and part science. The post Tips for Diagnosing Muscle Disease in Horses appeared...
View ArticleWill Your Hospitalized Horse Survive Diarrhea?
If your horse is hospitalized for colitis, the good news is there is a high chance of survival unless it develops laminitis. The post Will Your Hospitalized Horse Survive Diarrhea? appeared first on...
View Article27th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference: Kentucky Equine Research...
Kentucky Equine Research welcomed more than 200 guests to its 27th Equine Health and Conference, held over two days in Ocala, Florida. The post 27th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference: Kentucky...
View ArticleConference Continues with Roster of Top-Flight Researchers as Speakers
The second day of the 27th Equine Health and Nutrition Conference featured a roster of top-flight researchers as speakers. The post Conference Continues with Roster of Top-Flight Researchers as...
View ArticleAntioxidant Properties of Vitamin E Support Stallion Fertility
Offering stallions antioxidants improves semen quality, which could increase fertility rates, especially when using cooled or frozen semen. The post Antioxidant Properties of Vitamin E Support Stallion...
View ArticleGastric Impaction in Horses: Poor Outcomes and Possible Diet Changes
Gastric impactions occur when feed material persists in the stomach after prolonged fasting, generally defined as more than 24 hours. The post Gastric Impaction in Horses: Poor Outcomes and Possible...
View ArticleMare Age Biggest Predictor of Foaling Success
South African researchers reviewed demographics and foaling rates for mares that were barren or maiden in recent years. The post Mare Age Biggest Predictor of Foaling Success appeared first on Kentucky...
View ArticleDon’t Rely on Physical Appearance to Assess Risk of EMS and Laminitis
Visually assessing body condition score or fat deposits is not a reliable way of determining risk for equine metabolic syndrome. The post Don’t Rely on Physical Appearance to Assess Risk of EMS and...
View ArticleThe Heavy Hand of Equine Obesity
The ever-expanding girth of horses and ponies negatively affects performance even before metabolic issues arise. The post The Heavy Hand of Equine Obesity appeared first on Kentucky Equine Research.
View ArticleShedding Light on Melatonin in Mares
Researchers suggested that higher melatonin production may help prepare the mare for foaling and ensure the neonate’s chances of survival. The post Shedding Light on Melatonin in Mares appeared first...
View ArticleNo Causative Gene Found for Vitamin E Deficiency Disease in Horses
The best way to prevent eNAD/EDM is to supplement pregnant mares and their foals up to two years of age with high doses of vitamin E. The post No Causative Gene Found for Vitamin E Deficiency Disease...
View ArticleWhat Is It About Spring Grass That Makes My Horse’s Body Grumble?
While spring grass seems the most natural of feedstuffs for horses and ponies, it can stir up health concerns in susceptible individuals. The post What Is It About Spring Grass That Makes My Horse’s...
View ArticleRight Dorsal Colitis in Horses: An Overview
Ferreting out a diagnosis of right dorsal colitis, an ulcerative, inflammatory disorder, can take time, as horses show nonspecific signs. The post Right Dorsal Colitis in Horses: An Overview appeared...
View ArticleAccurately Estimating Body Weight of Horses: Why and How
Up to half of all horses are considered overweight, and many of these are obese. For some, the obesity represents a welfare issue. The post Accurately Estimating Body Weight of Horses: Why and How...
View ArticleDetermining Selenium Stores in Horses
While selenium can be measured in the bloodstream, those levels don’t necessarily reflect selenium levels in other body compartments. The post Determining Selenium Stores in Horses appeared first on...
View ArticleInside or Out: Exploring Standard of Care for Horse Housing
In many countries, horses are kept outdoors for part of every day. In others, horses are routinely housed indoors. Is one way better? The post Inside or Out: Exploring Standard of Care for Horse...
View ArticleRight Dorsal Colitis in Horses: Role of Bicarbonate in Etiology
Right dorsal colitis is a disease of the large intestine often brought about by excessive use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The post Right Dorsal Colitis in Horses: Role of Bicarbonate in...
View ArticleHow to Feed Horses: General Guidelines
Concise guidelines provide horse owners sound nutritional management strategies for optimal health and well-being. The post How to Feed Horses: General Guidelines appeared first on Kentucky Equine...
View ArticleMelatonin: Can It Predict Your Horse’s Temperament?
Many people are familiar with melatonin as a sleep aid, but few of us know that melatonin may affect a horse’s temperament. The post Melatonin: Can It Predict Your Horse’s Temperament? appeared first...
View ArticleUnderwater Treadmills Rapidly Build Back Muscles in Horses
Recurrent incline underwater treadmill exercise develops muscles in the back within two weeks of starting exercise, according to one study. The post Underwater Treadmills Rapidly Build Back Muscles in...
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