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Casie Bazay, NBCAAM

Casie Bazay is a freelance and young adult writer, as well as a certified equine acupressure practitioner. She also hosts a blog, The Naturally Healthy Horse. Once an avid barrel racer, she now enjoys giving back to the horses who have given her so much.

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How Common is Laminitis in Australian Horses?

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM November 7, 2017

Researchers found a similar prevalence of laminitis in Australian horses and ponies as in America and Europe.

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Equine Nutrition Counseling Services Have Positive Impact

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM September 15, 2017

Owners of horses with medical problems reported “good” results following nutritional consultation in 92% cases.

Scientists Test New Equine Small Strongyle Control Method

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM September 8, 2017

Researchers are studying sainfoin, a plant containing tannins, which have anthelmintic effects on ruminant parasites.

Leptospira’s Role in Uveitis in U.K. Horses

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM August 22, 2017

Researchers found that Leptospira didn’t appear to be a common factor in uveitis cases in U.K. horses.

Genomewide Study Identifies Arabian Horses’ Risk for EMS

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM July 3, 2017

Researchers say this seems to confirm lore that some horse breeds are more susceptible to EMS than others.

Researchers Develop Regional Fat Scoring System for Horses

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM May 30, 2017

The system measures fat deposits near the stomach and small intestine, around the heart, neck crest, and rump.

Cantering Beats Other Gaits in Racehorse ‘Detraining’ Method

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM May 25, 2017

Cantering kept racehorses fitter during periods of reduced exercise intensity than walking or staying stalled.

Can Nutrition Boost the Equine Immune System?

Researchers Examine the ‘Ecosystem’ in the Horse’s Gut

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM March 18, 2017

Scientists hope biomarkers in gut microbiota could be used as diagnostic or prognostic indicators in the future.

How do Horses Get Hurt During Transport?

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM February 21, 2017

One in four drivers surveyed said they’d had a horse suffer an injury during transport.

What’s in a Horse’s Yawn?

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM November 3, 2016

Researchers found that yawning appears to be closely associated with social interactions and, possibly, social stress.

Can Alfalfa Induce Type 1 Photosensitization in Horses?

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM September 11, 2016

Researchers concluded that alfalfa hay can induce primary photosensitization, but what it results from remains unclear.

Factors Influencing Rider Safety Behavior Evaluated

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM July 17, 2016

Key factors included the respondents’ attitudes toward protective equipment and the safety behavior of other riders.

Researchers Study Glucose and Insulin Testing in Donkeys

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM May 29, 2016

Researchers found that test results should be interpreted differently for donkeys than they are for horses.

Obesity: Cause or Consequence of Metabolic Disease?

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM May 22, 2016

The team confirmed that EMS horses aren’t always fat, but that obesity can point to an underlying metabolic condition.

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Learning from the Corolla Wild Horse Adoption Program

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM May 11, 2016

Researchers attributed the program’s success to a rigorous adoption process, pre-adoption gentling of horses, and more.

A Recipe for Equine Weight Loss

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM January 22, 2016

Use slow-feeders and reduced feeding rates to safely and effectively decrease horses’ body weight, researchers said.

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