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Lucile Vigouroux holds a master’s degree in Equine Performance, Health, and Welfare from Nottingham Trent University (UK) and an equine veterinary assistant certification from AAEVT. She is a New-York-based freelance author with a passion for equine health and veterinary care. A Magnawave-certified practitioner, Lucile also runs a small equine PEMF therapy business. Her lifelong love of horses motivated her to adopt her college care horse, Claire, upon graduation.
Posted by Lucile Vigouroux | Jun 26, 2022 | Foal Care, Foal Care and Problems, Horse Care, Vet and Professional
Learn about preventive methods and surgical options for treating an umbilical infection.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Jun 13, 2022 | Article, Hoof Care, Hoof Care & Balance, Horse Care, Nutrition, Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals
Two equine nutritionists shed light on the do’s and don’ts of feeding your horse for strong and healthy hooves.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | May 23, 2022 | Article, Cushing's Disease, Digestive Tract Problems, Horse Care, Laminitis (Founder), Metabolic Problems, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Nutrition-Related Problems, Obesity, Older Horse Care Concerns, Other Respiratory Problems, Pasture and Forages, Respiratory Problems, Supplements, Ulcers
Read about the do’s and don’ts of feeding horses with 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more, in the May 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | May 18, 2022 | Article, Back and Spine, Chiropractic, Conformation Problems, Diagnostics and Technology, Horse Care, Lameness, Medications, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional
An equine veterinarian describes approaches for treating kissing spines, arthritis, and other spinal issues.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | May 11, 2022 | Back and Spine, Horse Care, Lameness, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional
Leg lameness should always be ruled out first when investigating sore backs, but primary causes of back pain do also exist.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | May 4, 2022 | Article, Diseases and Conditions, Farm and Barn, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Medications, Nutrition, Seasonal Care, Skin Problems
Allergies can develop at any time, in any horse, and seemingly for any reason. Learn how allergies happen, how they affect your horse’s body, and how to avoid or treat them.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | May 2, 2022 | Article, Feeding Foals and Young Horses, Feeding High-Performance Horses, Feeding Old Horses, Horse Care, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Sports Nutrition, Vitamins & Minerals
Learn about the delicate balance between two key minerals in horses’ diets.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | May 1, 2022 | Article, Diagnostics and Technology, Lameness, Ultrasound, Vet and Professional
This approach can make veterinary procedures—from injections to surgery—safer, more accurate, and less traumatic for the equine patient.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Apr 17, 2022 | Article, Breeding and Reproduction, Horse Care, Mare Care and Problems
These procedures can allow mares deemed infertile because of inadequate perineal conformation to conceive and carry foals again.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Apr 13, 2022 | Article, Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Hindlimb, Horse Care, Lameness, Ultrasound, Vet and Professional
Pinpointing an injury’s location is important for not only an accurate diagnosis but also a proper treatment and successful outcome.
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