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Stallion playing in paddock
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, Read more
Pregnant mare on lush grass
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 Read more
Straw bales
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 Read more
Horse rolling in snow
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 Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
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. Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
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, Read more
Old swaybacked horse grazing in a field
December 29, 2010

Keeping the Senior Horse Healthy

Owners should schedule a “wellness check-up” at least once a year. Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
December 29, 2010

Managing the Senior Horse

Feed management for older horses is based around several factors. Read more
Horse laying down in sand
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. Read more
Chestnut mare grazes with nursing foal
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 Read more
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