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Reducing Your Horse’s Risk of Impaction Colic During Winter

Janice L. Holland, PhD February 27, 2025

Find out why your horse might be more prone to impaction colic during winter and how you can reduce the risk.

Colic Risk and Late-Cut Hay

Clair Thunes, PhD February 17, 2025

Can feeding hay cut later in the season lead to impaction colic in horses?

Supplement Could Improve Equine Gastric Ulcer Scores

Haylie Kerstetter February 10, 2025

Researchers found that a schizophyllan and hyaluronan supplement might help veterinarians and owners manage EGUS.

AAEP Publishes Equine Viral Hepatitis Guidelines

Edited Press Release February 5, 2025

The guidelines provide updated insights on the transmission, diagnosis, and management of 2 viral causes of liver disease in horses.

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Understanding Pedunculated Lipomas in Horses

David Freeman, MVB, MRCVS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS January 30, 2025

Don’t take a wait-and-watch approach when it comes to this common cause of colic in older horses.

Inside Information: 10 Signs of Internal Illness in Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA January 29, 2025

Horses give us plenty of cues when they’re dealing with early illness. To help you recognize them and intervene accordingly, here is a 10-point list of warning signs.

Preventing Impaction Colic Recurrence

Clair Thunes, PhD January 27, 2025

An equine nutritionist shares tips to reduce impaction colic risk in senior horses, focusing on hydration, digestion, proper feeding practices, and more.

Tackling Equine Gastric Ulcers

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 9, 2025

Here’s how you can recognize the early signs and risk factors for EGUS, and how veterinarians diagnose and treat the condition.

Sugars and Peppermints: Not Safe Treats for All Horses

Sugar and Peppermint Treats: Not Safe for All Horses

Clair Thunes, PhD December 24, 2024

Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.

Weight Loss for Horses With Gastric Ulcers

Haylie Kerstetter December 20, 2024

Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers describes the safest ways to help a horse lose weight without overrestricting his forage intake and increasing his risk of gastric ulcers.

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Horse Owner and Veterinarian Decision-Making on Critical Cases of Colic

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc December 20, 2024

Researchers in the U.K. say finances, emotion, and logistics all affect the outcome in cases of severe colic in horses.

Equine Colic Imitators

Alexandra Beckstett December 19, 2024

Many conditions besides colic can cause coliclike signs. And with colic, delayed treatment or misdiagnosis can have serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know.

Geriatric Colic Surgery: Factors to Consider

Emily Helstrom December 17, 2024

When faced with the decision of whether or not to send your senior horse into colic surgery, consider these factors.

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Helping Senior Horses Gain Weight

Haylie Kerstetter December 16, 2024

Dr. Kelly Vineyard describes the best ways to help an older horse with poor dentition gain weight without putting him at risk of choke or GI problems.