Complications Rare Following Equine Tooth Extractions
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
February 10, 2022
Researchers reviewed dental records from 428 tooth extractions. Here’s what they found.
Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses
Researchers reviewed dental records from 428 tooth extractions. Here’s what they found.
Researchers showed one product containing this naturally occurring hemp extract is relatively safe.
Some developmental disorders can be dangerous and performance-limiting if not treated promptly and properly.
Horses lose large quantities of sodium, potassium, and chloride, as well as smaller amounts of magnesium and calcium, through their sweat. Supplementation before work might help.
Our equine nutrition expert offers advice to keep horses from chewing on barn wood and fence posts.
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Warm, wet winter weather could lead to higher ergovaline concentrations in pastures, putting broodmares at risk for fescue toxicosis.
A University of Kentucky equine nutrition researcher recently shared what we know about horses’ protein needs, how they digest protein, and its role in building muscle and topline.
An easy keeper began eating bedding after his owner started soaking his hay. A nutritionist describes possible reasons for this behavior and suggestions to solve it.
Texas experienced record-breaking winter weather and power outages in February 2021 that forced owners to get creative to ensure their horses had access to water. Read about their solutions in this reprint.
Tractors, breeches, and horse-themed jewelry might make up your wish list. But what would your horse ask Santa for?
Horses can live outside in comfort year-round with a few amenities provided by their owners.
Our digital managing editor uses durable Savvy Feeders to free feed her horses forage.
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