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Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
February 01, 2010

Horse Management: Beyond the Basics

Horse owners need to make sure their equine charges have adequate pasture and/or hay; supplemental feed as required to Read more
Horses rolling in arena
February 01, 2010

Equine Recurrent Colic and Allergies

Health problems tend to crop up in horses that have been around for several decades. Recurrent colic, excessive gas, Read more
Haflinger ponies grazing in pasture
January 27, 2010

Equine Diseases: Alphabet Soup Simplified

Equine diseases, conditions, or problems are frequently referred to by their initials. Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
January 27, 2010

Disease ABCs: Anthrax, Botulism, Corynebacterium

Although the causative bacteria are naturally found in the soil and exposure is an everyday occurrence, most owners will Read more
Woman inspecting horse's hoof
January 27, 2010

White Line Disease Requires Early Diagnosis and Aggressive Treatment

Left untreated, white line disease can result in rotation of the coffin bone due to widespread damage in the Read more
Hay stacked in storage barn
January 27, 2010

Hay Storage and Use

Nationwide, improper hay storage and wasteful feeding methods cause losses of around three billion dollars a year. It is Read more
Show jumper over fence
January 27, 2010

Horses with Anhidrosis Require Careful Management

A horse that lacks the ability to produce sweat in normal quantities has a condition known as anhidrosis. A Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
January 27, 2010

Weight Loss in Older Horses: Management Solutions

Older horses don't have to become underweight horses. If senior equines begin to lose weight, there is usually a Read more
Jockey riding racehorse
January 25, 2010

From the Heart

Answers to many of your equine heart questions. Read more
Horses eating from a round bale in winter
January 25, 2010

Run-In Sheds Provide Shelter for Pastured Horses

Even when the weather is not severe, horses will spend time in the run-in shed to escape sun, rain, Read more
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