Pinpointing Poor Performance in Horses
Lucile Vigouroux
September 10, 2024
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
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.
Vegetable- and marine-based sources can provide your horse with essential omega-3 fatty acids. Consider these factors when choosing an omega-3 supplement for your horse.
Should broodmares be dewormed before giving birth? An equine reproduction specialist responds.
An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.
An equine veterinary podiatrist says ice might help address this horse’s foot pain but won’t solve the main problem.
Learn about 14 factors that can affect your stallion’s fertility.
Discover how to properly condition your mare before, during, and after her pregnancy.
An inside look at the 2018 EHV-1 outbreak that impacted hundreds of horses at a California show and how to control the disease.
What horse breeders need to know when dealing with a difficult foaling.
Foal rejection can jeopardize the foal’s health—and even life—due to failure of passive transfer of immunity or severe injury.
Discover what could cause mares to lose a pregnancy and how veterinarians might treat it.
Learn about 5 complications veterinarians might encounter toward the end of a mare’s gestation.
Infectious diseases such as equine herpesvirus can be spread via exposed horses and on equipment. Here are the best ways to avoid this and keep your horses healthy.
To shed light on the fertility troubles many breeders encounter, two theriogenologists have shared 7 practical tips centered around getting a mare in foal.
Horse shows and events can act as petri dishes for infectious agents. Learn about the common pathogens horses encounter and how to protect your horse from them.
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