Why Fly Control Is Critical for Horse Health
Know your common fly species, the diseases they transmit, and ways to deter them from your property.
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Posted by Multiple Authors | Jul 19, 2020 | Basic Care, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever, EIA), Farm and Barn, Healthy Farm Management, Horse Care, Infectious Diseases, Insect Control, Neurologic Disease, Pigeon Fever & Dryland Distemper, Seasonal Care, Summer Care
Know your common fly species, the diseases they transmit, and ways to deter them from your property.
Read MorePosted by Multiple Authors | Nov 29, 2019 | Across the Fence, Behavior, Blogs, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry
Equine behaviorists apply a scientific lens and an analytic approach to solving behavior problems.
Read MorePosted by Multiple Authors | Oct 18, 2019 | Article, Biosecurity, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Infectious Diseases
Equine coronavirus is a relatively new discovery in equine medicine. Here’s what you need to know about this pathogen.
Read MorePosted by Multiple Authors | Sep 18, 2019 | Article, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Lameness, Laminitis (Founder), Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Pasture and Forages
After a horse has had a bout of laminitis, can she be brought up slowly on grass again? If so, how soon can this be done?
Read MorePosted by Multiple Authors | May 24, 2019 | Ask TheHorse, Cushing's Disease, Hoof Care, Horse Care, Laminitis (Founder), Media, Metabolic Problems, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Podcasts, Welfare and Industry
Laminitis is one of the most common diseases in horses, and it has many different causes. Find answers to listener questions on endocrine-related laminitis in horses with conditions such as PPID, equine metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance. Sponsored by InsulinWise.
Read MorePosted by Multiple Authors | May 23, 2019 | Hoof Care, Horse Care, Laminitis (Founder), Media, Podcasts
An acute laminitic episode is an emergency. Drs. Jane Manfredi and Teresa Burns discuss critical care of these cases.
Read MorePosted by Multiple Authors | Mar 6, 2019 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Bone & Joint Problems, Commentary, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Muscle and Joint Problems, Musculoskeletal System, Performance Horse Health Commentary Series, Sports Medicine, Thoroughbred, Working With a Veterinarian
How does a trainer explain a retired racehorse’s previous injury to a potential buyer? Two veterinarians and a three-day eventer weigh in.
Read MorePosted by Multiple Authors | Jan 27, 2019 | Herbal Supplements, Horse Care, Lameness, Nutrition, Supplements
Researchers determined that Devil’s claw extract did not cause any clinically detectable adverse effects in horses following oral administration.
Read MorePosted by Multiple Authors | Dec 28, 2018 | Breeding and Reproduction, Farm and Barn, Mare Care, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Nutrition, Media, Nutrition, Pasture & Forage Management, Pastures, Poisoning & Toxicity, Seminars, University of Kentucky Diagnostic Research Lecture Series, Vet On Demand, Video
In this two-part presentation from the University of Kentucky, learn about “Research Into Managing Horses and Cattle on Fescue Pastures” from Dr. Jamie Mathews and “Grazing Mares on Novel Endophyte Fescue” from Dr. Karen McDowell.
Read MorePosted by Multiple Authors | Nov 8, 2018 | Ask TheHorse, Diagnosing Hoof Lameness, Diagnosing Lameness, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Media, Medications, Navicular Problems, Older Horse Care Concerns, Podcasts
From initial diagnosis to hoof care and bisphosphonate use, find out the newest information about this debilitating condition.
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