Health

January 10, 2011
Stallion Supplements: Do They Work?
Among the various supplements given to stallions in hopes of improving semen quality, some are more effective than others,

January 07, 2011
Endometritis, a Common Cause of Infertility
Endometritis, the inflammation of the endometrium (lining of a mare's uterus), affects up to 15% of broodmares and is

January 07, 2011
Feeding Old Hay
More vitamin E is lost even with proper storage, and hay that is a year or two old contains

January 07, 2011
Colic First Aid
After placing a call to the vet, some general guidelines are to keep the horse quiet and calm; remove

January 05, 2011
Novel Treatment for Laminitis
Wooden clogs made from plywood can help horses recover after bouts of acute laminitis, according to Michael Steward, veterinarian.

January 04, 2011
Vitamin E Critical for Nerve Health
A diet that is deficient in vitamin E over a prolonged period can lead to equine motor neuron disease,

December 29, 2010
Keeping the Senior Horse Healthy
Owners should schedule a “wellness check-up” at least once a year.

December 29, 2010
Managing the Senior Horse
Feed management for older horses is based around several factors.

December 29, 2010
Effects of Vitamin E Supplementation and Implications for Treatment of Neurologic Disease
Horses suffering from neurologic disease may require more vitamin E than normal, healthy horses.

December 22, 2010
Watch for Signs of Problems in Newborn Foals
It's not uncommon for a foal to seem alert and healthy in the first hours after birth, but within