
Foal Care and Problems
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by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 19, 2023
Our nutrition expert offers advice for ensuring free-fed horses don’t overeat hay.
Read MoreBefore You Breed Your Horse: Costs and Considerations
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jan 11, 2023
Ensure your decision to breed is the right one and that you’re prepared to handle the costs and commitments involved.
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by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 1, 2023
Are you resolving to improve your horse’s nutritional status next year? An equine nutritionist shares her tips.
Read MoreEvaluating Horse Diets: What to Know
by Erica Larson | Dec 26, 2022
Two equine nutrition specialists discuss deconstructing a horse’s diet to ensure he’s getting what he needs to thrive. Read more in the December 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreIdentifying Foal Rejection
by Ahmed Tibary, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT | Dec 18, 2022
Foal rejection can jeopardize the foal’s health—and even life—due to failure of passive transfer of immunity or severe injury.
Read MoreSugars and Peppermints: Not Safe Treats for All Horses
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 17, 2022
Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.
Read MoreTime to Thrive: Neonatal Health Concerns
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 17, 2022
Time is life for a foal. Here’s a look at the top causes of illness in newborn foals and how to manage a sick foal.
Read MoreSAA: Infection Detection in Horses
by The Horse Staff | Nov 10, 2022
Learn about serum amyloid A and how veterinarians can use it for early identification of inflammation in horses.
Read MoreCase Study: Diagnosing a Diarrheic Foal
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 7, 2022
An equine internist explains how she makes testing decisions and interprets results.
Read MoreProtein Primer
by Erica Larson | Oct 29, 2022
Learn more about these complex molecules that help the horse’s body systems function properly in this article from the October 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreOCD: Causes in Young Horses and Long-Term Impact
by Brian D. Nielsen, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAN | Oct 28, 2022
Dr. Brian Nielsen describes what osteochondritis dissecans is, what causes it, and how it can affect horses during their lifetimes.
Read MoreSpecial Report: Preventing 3 Common Equine Joint Issues
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 25, 2022
Learn how to help your horse avoid joint problems such as osteoarthritis, osteochondritis dissecans, and joint flares. Sponsored by Hyaluronex Joint.
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