Winter Horse Hoof Care Tips
Diane E. Rice
January 2, 2019
Having a winter hoof care plan in place ahead of time can help eliminate worries during the deep freeze.
Having a winter hoof care plan in place ahead of time can help eliminate worries during the deep freeze.
Gale force winds connected to a winter storm system that marched across the Midwest has claimed the life of an elderly mare at an Indiana mustang sanctuary.
Researchers found that, in a pony with nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism (NSH), which causes bone to deform as it loses calcium, a bisphosphonate combined with a balanced diet seemed to alleviate clinical signs of disease.
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Findings from a recent study could afford a better understanding of how parasites choose their hosts within a herd and lead to the identification of biomarkers that could help pinpoint which horses are more likely to be wormy, researchers said.
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.
Texas-based farrier David Gilliam hopes his new nonprofit, Equine Soundness Professionals, will help improve horse health by promoting increased collaboration between farriers and veterinarians.
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