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No Link Between Laminitis and IA Corticosteroids in Healthy Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jan 29, 2023
The overall incidence of laminitis due to IA corticosteroid injection may be lower than many believe.
Read MoreHorse Hoof Stressors
by Diane E. Rice | Jan 16, 2023
Two veterinarians passionate about hoof care share tips for identifying and dealing with hoof stressors they encounter most frequently.
Read MoreHorse Hoof Puncture Wounds
by Chris White, DVM | Jan 4, 2023
Discover why you must treat hoof punctures with urgency, and steps you can take prior to the veterinarian’s arrival.
Read MoreEx-Laminitic Ponies Overproduce Vasodilators
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 3, 2023
Researchers have discovered that ponies that have suffered from laminitis have higher blood pressure and therefore overproduce vasodilators.
Read MorePain Management Options for Horses With Laminitis
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Dec 28, 2022
Dr. Lori Bidwell lists pain relief medications and therapies that can help horses with acute or chronic laminitis.
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 MoreRehabbing Equine Athletes’ Hooves
by Erica Larson | Nov 23, 2022
Read about the steps veterinarians and farriers take to identify, evaluate, and treat riding horses’ hoof problems.
Read MoreObese Broodmares Have Lower Embryonic Survival Rates
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 18, 2022
Keeping donor and recipient mares in moderate body condition might improve survival rates of transferred embryos.
Read MoreHow Vets, Farriers Can Work Together to Address Laminitis Quickly
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 16, 2022
An equine veterinary podiatrist gives 6 steps for addressing the acutely laminitic horse.
Read MoreA Pain in the Heel
by Lucile Vigouroux | Nov 1, 2022
Read about common heel conditions in horses and how to address them in this article from the October 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreSable Island Horses Have Low Laminitis Risk
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 27, 2022
Despite poor hoof quality, the feral horses on Sable Island had a low prevalence of laminitis.
Read MoreLong in the Ears: Caring for Mules and Donkeys as They Age
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 26, 2022
Aging mules and donkeys need to be managed just as carefully as horses. Here’s what you need to know.
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