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Horse drinking from stream
August 08, 2011

Dehydration: It Happens To Horses Too

Most horses have probably experienced dehydration at some point in their lives. Low-grade dehydration can be self-corrected through free-choice Read more
Giving horse dewormer in oral syringe
August 05, 2011

Parasite Resistance to Equine Dewormers

Resistance is defined as a measurable decrease in the efficacy of a compound against a population of worms that Read more
Chestnut mare grazes with nursing foal
August 02, 2011

Mastitis in Mares

Mastitis may be so painful that docile and well-behaved mares sometimes react violently to palpation. Read more
Mare and foal in pasture
July 29, 2011

Coprophagy in Foals

Spend any time around foals and you’re bound to see it: a foal investigating manure left by an adult Read more
Veterinarian listening to horse with stethoscope
July 29, 2011

Dourine in Horses

In most countries, confirmed cases of dourine are euthanized to prevent further spread of the disease. Read more
Harvested corn kernels
July 28, 2011

Grain Bin Entrapment Numbers Increase

Reports of human entrapment in bins of stored grain increased more than 34% in 2010 compared to the previous Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
July 26, 2011

Grooming Your Horse: A Quick Health Exam

A daily grooming has lots of benefits. It gives you an opportunity to bond with your horse and reinforce Read more
Checking a horse's teeth and gums
July 26, 2011

Stress Levels Measured in Horses’ Saliva

Cortisol, a known indicator of stress, is usually measured by taking a sample of a horse’s blood and determining Read more
Horse sniffing a woman holding a clipboard while standing on a scale to record weight.
July 25, 2011

Artificial Limbs for Horses

Not every equine with a serious leg injury is a candidate for this option, but for horses with the Read more
Horses looking over stall doors in barn
July 25, 2011

Management of Horses with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

In mild cases, environmental management alone may effectively control the disease. Read more
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