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An equine sports medicine specialist shares how footing can impact soundness and offers footing selection advice.
Biosecurity measures remain a critical component to combating ‘strep throat for horses.’
Consider these factors when thinking about your horse’s pasture forage quality.
Airborne pathogens can contribute to disease spread in equine hospitals. Learn how Synexis DHP® technology supports indoor biosecurity.
Summer sores can worsen rapidly without prompt treatment. Find out how to prevent these lesions and learn about methods veterinarians use to address them.
For some horses, overingesting certain grasses can lead to laminitis. Learn more about managing these horses and their pastures.
Horses are social animals, and isolation can take a toll on their mental and physical health. Scientists continue to uncover the effects of social contact on horse welfare.
From wildfires to floods, proactive disaster planning can help horse owners protect horses, staff, and farms before emergencies strike.
Learn how to store hay and grain properly—keeping nutrients in and mold, rodents, and spoilage out.
If you spend any time with horses, eventually you will run into some type of emergency, and it’s best to be prepared.
Insecticides and repellents can’t do all the work of controlling insects. Instead follow these simple guidelines to protect your horse from flies and other pests.
Read about 9 physical and behavioral reasons your horse might be kicking up his heels.
Varying the surfaces on which you exercise your horse can help produce a strong, well-rounded equine athlete.
Barn air quality can shape a horse’s respiratory health. Good ventilation and thoughtful management help reduce airborne irritants and protect the lungs.
These practical strategies can help property owners manage runoff, reduce mud, and avoid common horse health issues in wet, flood-prone conditions.
Moisture meters can help you determine when to bale and store your horses’ hay and can protect against barn or storage building fires.
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