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How To Wrap a Horse’s Legs

Learn the dos and don’ts of how to wrap/bandage a horse’s legs for wound care with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, Calif. (Hint: Don’t put Vetrap directly on the leg without padding!)

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Parasite Study: Winning With Worms

Dr. Martin Nielsen of the University of Kentucky describes the take-home messages from a recently published study that found winning Standardbred racehorses had significant worm burdens–even more than some horses that did not perform as well.

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How to Stretch Your Horse

Learn about why and how to stretch your horse before exercise (or when recovering from injury) with Dr. Heather Woodruff of the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky.

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The Many Faces of EPM, Take 2

Four veterinarians discuss equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) diagnosis, what conditions it can appear to be, and effective treatment strategies.

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Horse Wounds Part 1: Types and Assessment

Punctures, lacerations, abrasions, and avulsions, oh my! Learn about the different types of wounds horses can suffer, how to assess them, and how to stop the bleeding with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, Calif.

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How Young is Too Young to Start a Horse Under Saddle

Muscle Power: Muscle Mass in Growing Equine Athletes

Discussion of the management of muscle mass in growing athletic horses and in aging horses, includes dietary considerations such as protein and “muscle-building” supplements, by Dr. Kristine Urschel of the University of Kentucky.

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