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Horse Hay Q&A

Alayne Blickle August 19, 2024

Is one grass hay variety more palatable than another? Should I feed my horse the first or second cutting of hay? Equine nutritionists answer these questions and more.

Equine Parasite Research Update

Erica Larson August 15, 2024

Researchers continue to study internal parasites with a focus on preventing resistance to deworming drugs.

Science-Based Foal Weaning Strategies

Diane E. Rice August 15, 2024

As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine methods based on research.

Correcting Crooked Foals

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc July 31, 2024

How veterinarians put foals with angular limb deformities on the path to alignment.

An Update on Rotavirus in Foals

Emma Adam, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVS June 15, 2024

Rotaviral diarrhea is a life-threatening disease that usually affects foals younger than 6 months.

Conditioning Young Equine Athletes

Chelsie J. Huseman, MS, PhD May 21, 2024

Learn how young horses’ bodies adapt to exercise and how to prepare them for successful careers.

Dystocia in Mares: When Every Minute Counts

Stephanie Ruff May 19, 2024

What horse breeders need to know when dealing with a difficult foaling.

Identifying Foal Rejection

Ahmed Tibary, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT May 18, 2024

Foal rejection can jeopardize the foal’s health—and even life—due to failure of passive transfer of immunity or severe injury.

Feeding Horses for Joint Health

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS May 8, 2024

Proper nutrition can make or break joint health. Here’s what you should know.

Creating the Right Diet for Your Horse

Debra Powell, PhD, PAS March 30, 2024

Your horse’s nutritional requirements depend on his life stage and individual needs.

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Post-Foaling Red Flags

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 28, 2024

Watch for these 10 emergencies in the hours after a mare foals. Learn more in this article from The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.

Strategic Deworming Schedules for Horses

Debra Powell, PhD, PAS March 28, 2024

Have your veterinarian perform a fecal egg count on your horse before deworming to ensure your protocol is effective and reduce the incidence of parasite resistance.

Understanding Wry Nose in Foals

Kristi Gran, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM March 26, 2024

Learn why this congenital malformation occurs in foals and how veterinarians, owners, and breeders can treat and prevent it.

Promoting Gut Health in Foals

Katie Navarra March 18, 2024

Supporting your new foal’s gut microbiome from Day 1 can have a lasting impact on his lifelong health and immunity.

Small but Essential: Vitamins and Minerals Your Horse Needs

Leah Wellard, MSc February 26, 2024

Vitamins and minerals comprise a small portion of the horse’s diet by weight, but their importance is enormous. Learn more about when supplementation might be needed.