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To Blanket or Not to Blanket? A Good Cold-Weather Question

When Does a Horse Need a Blanket?

Multiple Authors January 13, 2015

Many horses don’t need blankets. Dr. Nancy Loving and Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle offer suggestions.

Winter Horse and Barn Care

Multiple Authors December 18, 2014

Cold weather presents special challenges when it comes to managing horses. Learn about keeping your horses healthy and barn safe during the winter months.

Equine Coronavirus: An Enteric Virus of Adult Horses

For years, veterinarians have recognized equine coronavirus (ECoV) as a cause of intestinal disease in foals. Recently, however, gastrointestinal illness associated with ECoV has been seen in adult horses.

Drug Testing in Equine Prepurchase Evaluations

Multiple Authors September 19, 2014

Drug screening can offer additional information pertaining to the horse’s ability to fit a buyer’s needs.

What Blood Can Tell You

Multiple Authors May 20, 2014

Blood testing can provide important information, but it almost always needs to be interpreted relative to the clinical examination findings, history, and additional testing in order to arrive at an accurate diagnosis of the problem.

Secret Compass Euthanized after Suffering Condylar Fracture

Multiple Authors November 2, 2013

The 2-year-old filly suffered a condylar fracture during the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies race.

Maintaining Ideal Body Condition in Athletic Horses

Multiple Authors October 19, 2013

Here’s what to consider if your athletic horse isn’t maintaining ideal body weight and condition.

Racehorse who Overcame Laminitis Returns to Racing

Multiple Authors June 14, 2013

Paynter, who overcame a serious illness, will return to the races later today in California.

Challenging Foal Case Studies

Multiple Authors May 30, 2013

Drs. Nathan Slovis and Peter Morresey present unique medical and surgical cases involving foals, including heart murmurs, ivermectin overdose, sepsis, foals post dystocia, hernias, fractured ribs, kidney problems, and more.

Castration as a Solution?

Multiple Authors May 24, 2013

Just as a combination of factors have lead to the surplus of unwanted horses, only a wide variety of ideas and programs will begin to solve the problem.