An equine veterinarian describes why uneven pressure on the hoof can cause quarter cracks and how farriers can manage them using corrective trimming and shoeing.
Osteoarthritis might not be completely avoidable as a horse ages, but early diagnosis and conscientious care can slow its advance and minimize pain.
Experts described 6 new studies that made significant impacts on equine musculoskeletal problem diagnosis and treatment in 2024.
Researchers believe PPID (formerly called equine Cushing’s disease) might have negative effects on mare fertility but need more research to understand why.
Milne lecturer Dr. Lisa Fortier advises veterinarians to evaluate a horse’s overall health before using orthobiologics and to treat injuries early for the best outcomes.
A modified borescope might be a more accessible way for equine veterinarians to perform endoscopic exams in working donkeys.
Researchers discovered that a significant percentage of cart donkeys might have reduced tracheal function, while pack donkeys do not.
Learn about new applications for biologic therapies to treat horses’ infertility, wounds, ligament injuries, and eye issues.
Early diagnosis and proper treatment of these joint problems can make the difference in whether the horse can return to soundness.
An equine nutritionist emphasizes the importance of fiber in horse diets and shares 2 rules for safe fiber-feeding practices.
Here’s how you can recognize the early signs and risk factors for EGUS, and how veterinarians diagnose and treat the condition.
Researchers believe exercise, stress, and diet can contribute to leaky gut in horses, but a prebiotic product might reduce the incidence.
Extruded horse feeds offer higher digestibility, longer consumption time, and decreased dust and pathogens, making them an ideal option for feeding some types of horses.
An equine nutritionist describes the connections between heat stroke and leaky gut in horses and what you can do to prevent these problems.
Here’s why a horse’s gut microbiome might have a significant impact on his immunity and what owners can do to support equine gut health.
Learn how the parts of a horse’s stifle joint work together to enable movement, and explore 4 common issues that can cause stifle dysfunction.
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