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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
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
Fat horse in field
January 24, 2010

Diagnosing Hypothyroidism in Horses

Hypothyroidism is often diagnosed but uncommonly confirmed with definitive testing. The condition has been associated with reduced fertility, obesity, Read more
Mares and foals eating hay in pasture
January 21, 2010

Cushing’s Disease: Seasonal Hormone Responses Measured

Fall-onset laminitis in horses has baffled researchers, in part because horses that graze a pasture safely for several months Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
January 21, 2010

Australian Stringhalt Prevalent among French Horses

French researchers studied 70 horses with Australian stringhalt from 2003 to 2008. All of the horses except one had Read more
Woman with draft horses
January 21, 2010

Mites in Drafts: Simultaneous Treatment Not Effective

Without proper care, the thick lower-leg hair in draft horses can become a virtual incubator for external parasites, setting Read more
Close-up of horse's eye
January 21, 2010

Eye Problems in Horses Diagnosed with HERDA

Owners of horses definitively diagnosed with HERDA should be especially mindful of eye injuries or vision irregularities, and they Read more
Horse running in pasture with cattle in background
January 21, 2010

Perception of Vitamin E and Selenium on Equine Muscle Problems

Selenium is important for its role in maintaining muscle health and promoting immunity. Read more
Horses looking over stall doors in barn
January 17, 2010

Managing Horses with Airway Disease

Horses with heaves have the same nutritional requirements as other equines, and simple changes in a feeding program can Read more
Drowsy quarter horse standing outside
October 21, 2008

Response of Quarter Horses to High Fat, Low Carb Diets

In this study, the research objective was to discover whether these types of diets may help not only to Read more
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