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Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
February 10, 2011

Interaction of Phenylbutazone and Bone Healing in Horses

New research has discovered that NSAIDs have the potential to inhibit bone healing in horses, especially in the early Read more
Picking out a horse's hoof
February 09, 2011

Proper Care of Broodmare Hooves

Whether mares are barefoot or shod, they should if possible not be scheduled for trims or resets very close Read more
Grumpy horse trotting with ears pinned
February 09, 2011

Rain Rot in Horses

Dermatophilosis is a skin infection caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis. Skin lesions of dermatophilosis are usually crusty and resemble Read more
Horses looking out of stalls in barn aisle
February 07, 2011

Disaster Planning

Horses thrive on routine. For the most part, they stay healthiest and most contented when the same things happen Read more
Racehorse exercising on track
February 07, 2011

Musculoskeletal Injury Risks in Training

Training to race involves one of the most demanding equine exercise schedules. Musculoskeletal injuries are quite common among racehorses Read more
Horses looking out windows of trailer
February 02, 2011

Ventilation Important During Horse Transport

A recent study was designed to assess air exchange rates in horse trailers with various ventilation port configurations and Read more
Horse with visible breath in winter
January 31, 2011

Management Tips to Reduce Respiratory Tract Irritation

The most important component of treatment is environmental control to reduce exposure of the horse to the airborne allergens Read more
Paint mare with foal nursing
January 28, 2011

Cryptosporidium May Be Related To Foal Heat Diarrhea

Mares come into estrus about 7 to 14 days after giving birth. This period coincides with the occurrence of Read more
Cribbing horse
January 28, 2011

Sorting Out Abnormal Oral Behaviors

Researchers found that a group of confirmed cribbers engaged in the vice an average of 1,470 times during a Read more
Horse with visible breath in winter
January 28, 2011

Barn Ventilation in the Cold Months

As cold weather descends, horse owners worry about keeping frigid winds from whipping through their barns. And though it's Read more
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