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Preventing Impaction Colic Recurrence
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 26, 2023
Our equine nutritionist offers feeding advice to minimize the risk of impaction colic in senior horses.
Read MorePreventing Broodmare Colic
by Janice L. Holland, PhD | Jan 14, 2023
Taking these steps might help protect your mare and her foal.
Read MorePain, Behavioral, or Both?
by Erica Larson | Dec 31, 2022
Often, a horse’s behavior problems are rooted in either pain or incomplete training. Here’s what to consider.
Read MoreRight Dorsal Colitis in Horses: Similar to Cystic Fibrosis?
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Dec 27, 2022
One researcher assessed the physiologic mechanisms of this type of colic and found they share similarities with cystic fibrosis in humans.
Read MoreCommon Pain Meds and Their Long-Term Effects in Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Dec 21, 2022
While NSAIDs are valuable tools for controlling horses’ pain and inflammation, they do come with risks.
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 MoreCollaborative Care Saves Horse from Chronic Colic Condition
by Rob Warren, UC Davis | Dec 10, 2022
Veterinarians across several UC Davis departments helped pinpoint and resolve a 20-year-old Arabian gelding’s chronic issue.
Read MoreReducing Winter Colic Risk in Your Horse
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 5, 2022
Dr. Clair Thunes offers advice for preventing colic when the weather turns cold.
Read MoreHow Can I Get my Picky-Eater Sport Horse to Eat Enough Calories?
by William F. Gilsenan, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Dec 5, 2022
Get advice on encouraging a hard-keeper to eat more. The first step? Rule out health problems.
Read MoreWhy Should We Feed Horses Forage First?
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Nov 28, 2022
Learn how various components of the horse’s GI tract evolved to consume forage, and feed accordingly to prevent issues.
Read MoreHorse Colic: Listening to and Interpreting Gut Sounds
by Equus | Nov 27, 2022
Dr. Christine Johnson of Leclair Equine, in Berthoud, Colorado, demonstrates how to listen for gut sounds.
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.
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