Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Researchers have shown feeding horses alfalfa prior to riding can help buffer stomach acid and offers relief for ulcer-prone horses. But is hay or a pellet better?
Horses with EMS are often overweight or obese and also at an increased risk of developing laminitis. Implement these 5 strategies to manage your EMS horse more effectively.
Are you and your horse ready for spring? Check off all the items on this list to prepare for a healthy, successful riding season.
Read about 9 physical and behavioral reasons your horse might be kicking up his heels.
Orthobiologics are proven treatments for equine injuries and are showing promise for asthma, with research continuing to clarify their role in respiratory care.
An equine nutritionist explains how to address common nutrition challenges when feeding horses with the dental condition EOTRH, before and after surgery.
Even subtle breathing issues can cause low oxygen levels, early fatigue, and poor performance in equine athletes.
Scientists recently examined the role of dopamine in horses with PPID and ID, as well as how pergolide affects dopamine receptors to treat metabolic problems.
Review how CEM spreads between horses, the most recent outbreaks, and biosecurity measures to prevent outbreaks in breeding and other horses.
Find out which horses and ponies have a higher genetic risk for EMS and how to manage them.
Overweight horses and some breeds are predisposed to metabolic problems. Here’s how to feed horses with ID and calculate if your horse’s meal has a safe level of NSCs.
Sourcing lower-energy hay and implementing slow-feeding strategies can help reduce your horse’s risk of becoming obese and developing metabolic problems.
Although horses have long been exposed to the virus, its rare detection in a Pennsylvania horse is not currently a reason for concern.
Find out how your horse’s diet could support shedding and his incoming summer coat.
Find out why your horse might be more prone to impaction colic during winter and how you can reduce the risk.
Can feeding hay cut later in the season lead to impaction colic in horses?
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