Basic Health

October 02, 2022
Wet Feet: Nutritional Management of Horses in Water-Logged Areas
Special care should be taken to inspect legs and hooves during inclement weather as unexpected problems can crop up.

September 21, 2022
Injuries Among Young Horses During Turnout
Disruptions or changes to turnout routines increase injury risk in young horses and should be avoided whenever possible.

August 29, 2022
Stressful Stabling Associated with Health, Performance Concerns
Increasing social interactions between stabled horses could improve trainability, performance, and welfare while decreasing aggression.

August 01, 2022
Managing Stress, Improving Mare Performance: Is Altrenogest a Good Option?
New data support using altrenogest in mares to decrease stress responses associated with training, which could improve trainability and

July 25, 2022
Skirting Parasite Resistance with Sainfoin: A Realistic Option?
Due to the global rise in parasite resistance to chemical dewormers, researchers are looking at alternatives, including sainfoin.

April 18, 2022
Pain in the Neck: CT Imaging Reveals Cervical Problems in Horses
Vets occasionally discover osteochondral fragmentation within the cervical joints of horses, a potential cause of pain or stiffness.

April 11, 2022
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Horses
In an effort to find a treatment that hastens healing of wounds with less scarring, researchers looked into negative

February 28, 2022
Oral Stem Cells Help Heal Wounds in Horses
In a recent study, stem cells derived from oral tissues positively influenced the healing of wounds.

February 02, 2022
Equine Comfort: Bloodsucking Stable Flies Might Soon Meet Their Match
Reducing the population of stable flies often depends on a multipronged approach: manure management, high-powered fans, insecticides, and fly

December 20, 2021
Set Up a Horse-Sitter for Success
Careful planning and detailed instruction can help your horse-sitter provide the best care for your farm and horses.