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Horse scrating belly
June 29, 2016

Natural Ways to Protect Horses Against Mosquitoes

Rather than relying on unproven strategies, equine experts recommend using the tried-and-true triad of mosquito control: (1) avoid turning out Read more
Fat chestnut horse
June 23, 2016

Grazing Muzzles on Pastured Horses Help Control Weight Gain

Equine experts widely advocate pasture access for maximizing the health of horses with heaves, osteoarthritis, or simply to match their “evolutionary upbringing,” so Read more
Two girls with a horse
June 14, 2016

Testing Horses for Tapeworms: New Research

A recent study conducted by researchers from the U.K. suggests that saliva can also help detect tapeworm burden in Read more
Giving horse dewormer in oral syringe
June 03, 2016

Home Sweet Home: A Potential Source of Equine Parasites

Small strongyles—short, reddish parasites that live in the lumen of the large intestine—pose a big problem for horses and Read more
Foal laying down in grass
May 31, 2016

Foals Dribbling Urine: Patent Urachus

Suspected cases of patent urachus should be evaluated by a veterinarian immediately. Read more
Mare and foal in pasture
May 24, 2016

Mare Condition May Affect Foal Birth Weight

According to a group of British researchers, birth weight of Thoroughbreds as a whole is slowly increasing, and the Read more
Horse eating from ground feeder
May 16, 2016

Equine Nutritional Supplements: Understanding Label Claims

One important aspect of choosing an appropriate nutritional supplement is assessing “structure/function” claims on the product in question. Read more
Sweaty horse
May 03, 2016

Watery or Lathered: Differences in Horse Sweat

If you’ve spent time riding or driving horses, especially in heat and humidity, you know well the smell and Read more
Haflinger ponies grazing in pasture
April 28, 2016

Grass Sickness in Horses: Degree of Weight Loss and Survival

Horses suffering from equine grass sickness present with colic, constipation, and swift, severe weight loss. The underlying cause is damage to Read more
Woman feeding a horse in a stall
April 25, 2016

Navigating the World of “Fast Food” for Horses

For most horses, the days of peacefully grazing in open fields on a mélange of various forages for much of their Read more
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