Supplement Could Improve Equine Gastric Ulcer Scores
Haylie Pfeffer
February 10, 2025
Researchers found that a schizophyllan and hyaluronan supplement might help veterinarians and owners manage EGUS.
Researchers found that a schizophyllan and hyaluronan supplement might help veterinarians and owners manage EGUS.
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Dr. Kelly Vineyard explains how to estimate the amount of grass your horse consumes when turned out on pasture and calculate his total daily forage intake.
Dr. Kelly Vineyard describes the best ways to help an older horse with poor dentition gain weight without putting him at risk of choke or GI problems.
Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers breaks down the body condition scoring system and how you can determine if your horse is at a healthy weight.
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Scientists believe a new drug, methylated tirilazad, could be an option for treating laminitis in horses, noting additional research is needed.
Corticosteroids vs. orthobiologics vs. polyacrylamide hydrogels. How do veterinarians choose which is best? One veterinarian explains in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Can a warmup or cooldown routine affect equine joint health? What is the best way to start and finish your horse’s exercise routine? Find out in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
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Drs. Jonathan Yardley and Susan White discuss potential insect bite hypersensitivity treatments for horses that do not respond to antihistamines.
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Dr. Susan White answers a listener question about whether her imported horse could be allergic to environmental factors unique to the United States.
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