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Poll Recap: Headshaking Horses

Top Medicine Studies of 2016

Case Report: Headshaking, Panic in a Chi...

Pain, Behavioral, or Both?

Managing Headshaking in Horses: Magnesiu...

Top Medicine Studies of 2016

Head First: Equine Head and Sinus Issues
Equine Idiopathic Headshaking
by Haylie Kerstetter | Feb 21, 2023
Equine idiopathic headshaking is a painful condition, but with correct diagnosis and treatment many headshakers can live pain-free.
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 MoreHead First: Equine Head and Sinus Issues
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Feb 21, 2022
From infections and trauma to blockages and growths, here’s what your vet might find within your horse’s head region.
Read MoreManaging Headshaking in Horses: Magnesium, Boron Supplementation Might Help
by Clair Thunes, PhD | May 26, 2019
Some severe headshaking cases that are resistant to existing treatments and can significantly compromise a horse’s quality of life. But researchers have recently determined that a supplementation regimen could help.
Read MoreHeadshaking in Horses: A Sensitive Matter
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jan 4, 2019
There’s a nerve-tingling explanation behind many equine headshaking cases. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreCase Report: Headshaking, Panic in a Child’s Hunter
by World Equine Veterinary Association | May 6, 2018
Find out how a veterinarian diagnosed a common cancer in horses in a Thoroughbred gelding with a recent history of headshaking and unprovoked panic.
Read MorePoll Recap: Headshaking Horses
by Jennifer Whittle | Feb 6, 2018
Of the 356 respondents, 148 (42%) said they’ve owned or managed a headshaker.
Read MoreTop Medicine Studies of 2016
by Michelle Anderson | Feb 7, 2017
Dr. Rob MacKay recaps studies on heparin for EHM prevention, liver failure caused by supplements, headshaking, and more.
Read MoreTop Medicine Studies of 2016
by Michelle Anderson | Feb 7, 2017
Dr.Rob MacKay recaps studies on heparin for EHM prevention, liver failure caused by a supplement, gastric ulcers, and more.
Read MoreOwner-Reported Response to Headshaking Treatments
by Erica Larson | Apr 13, 2015
From fly masks and nose nets to antihistamines and supplements, find out which headshaking treatments worked best.
Read MoreHelp! My Horse Keeps Tossing His Head at Mealtime!
by Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS | Dec 11, 2014
A veterinarian and equine behavior expert addresses a possible learned head tossing behavior at feeding time.
Read MoreHeadshaking Supplement Efficacy Tested
by Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA | Jul 1, 2013
Researchers found a feed supplement designed to combat headshaking provided little relief to affected horses.
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