Before Your Mare Foals
The final 100 days of gestation bring their own unique developments, changes, and challenges. Get tips to help your mare’s third trimester run smoothly.
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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 | Dec 18, 2022 | Abortion and Embryonic Death, Article, Basic Care, Biosecurity, Breeding and Reproduction, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Foaling & Foaling Problems, Foaling & Foaling Problems, Horse Care, Mare Care, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Nutrition, Nutrition, Placentitis, Vaccinations
The final 100 days of gestation bring their own unique developments, changes, and challenges. Get tips to help your mare’s third trimester run smoothly.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Nov 17, 2022 | Article, Computed Tomography (CT), Dental Problems, Dentistry, Diagnostics and Technology, Endoscopy, Radiography (X rays), Vet and Professional
Emerging technologies are giving veterinarians the tools they need to best address dental disease in horses. Learn more in this article from the November 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Nov 16, 2022 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Bone & Joint Problems, Diagnosing Hoof Lameness, Fractures, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Sports Medicine
Discover how coffin bone fractures happen and how to prevent them from becoming career-ending injuries in this article from the November 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Nov 8, 2022 | Article, Colic, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Nutrition, Nutrition-Related Problems, Water & Electrolytes
How veterinarians navigate 4 common scenarios, from dehydration to the postpartum period, that increase colic risk.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Nov 1, 2022 | Article, Diagnosing Hoof Lameness, Diagnosing Lameness, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Lameness, Navicular Problems
Read about common heel conditions in horses and how to address them in this article from the October 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Sep 15, 2022 | Colic, Diarrhea, Digestive System, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Nutrition, Ulcers
Equine digestion is full of twists and turns, and a lot can go wrong during the process. Learn how colic, diarrhea, ulcers, and other ailments can affect your horse’s GI tract and what steps to take to optimize his digestive health.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Jul 31, 2022 | Feeding Old Horses, Horse Care, Older Horse Care Concerns
Age is just a number, but age-related horse health and nutritional challenges are very real. Here are 6 tips to help you formulate the optimal diet for your horse’s golden years. Sponsored by Purina.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Jul 18, 2022 | Feeding High-Performance Horses, Grains, Hay, Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Supplements
Equine athletes have nutritional needs specific to their discipline, workload, and lifestyle. Here’s a closer look at the subtleties of performance horse diets.
Read MorePosted 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.
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