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Managing Horse Hoof Wounds
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | May 25, 2023
Resolving hoof wounds requires cleaning them correctly, working with your vet to get them assessed, and carefully managing lesions until they heal. Learn about four common hoof wounds and how to manage them.
Read MorePuncture Wounds of the Hoof in Horses
by Nolton Pattio, VMD | May 24, 2023
One veterinarian explains how to manage horse hoof puncture wounds and ensure they heal properly.
Read MoreHelp! My Horse’s Wound is Near a Joint
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 12, 2023
Experts discuss what to do when your horse turns up with knee, hock, fetlock, or other leg joint wounds, and why.
Read MoreFrom Sterilization to Stitches: Handling Horse Wounds
by Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA | May 8, 2023
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
Read MoreReading Your Horse’s Inner Hoof Structures
by Diane E. Rice | Apr 30, 2023
Experts describe what’s going on inside hooves of horses with sheared heels, white line disease, abscesses, and other common hoof conditions.
Read MoreManaging the Club Foot
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Apr 23, 2023
Veterinarians and farriers can work together to help club-footed horses lead productive lives.
Read MoreFeeding the Athletic PPID Horse
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Apr 20, 2023
Can an active PPID horse have pasture access and performance feed? Our equine nutrition expert offers advice on feeding a gelding with managed PPID.
Read MoreA Fresh Look at the Causes of Navicular Disease
by Lucile Vigouroux | Apr 17, 2023
Getting to the root of podotrochlosis, one of the most common causes of lameness, is an ongoing process. Learn about risk factors for the disease and how veterinarians diagnose it.
Read MoreCommon Causes of Lameness in Horses
by The Horse Staff | Apr 12, 2023
Horses can go lame for a variety of reasons. Here are 4 common causes of lameness and their treatment options. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Read More4 Misconceptions About Alfalfa
by Heather Smith Thomas | Apr 6, 2023
Does alfalfa cause kidney or respiratory problems or make horses hyper? Specialists shed light on these myths and more.
Read MoreFighting Foot Funk
by Heather Smith Thomas | Mar 13, 2023
Learn how to combat hoof issues such as thrush, white line disease, and abscesses that can develop in or be exacerbated by moist, muddy conditions.
Read MoreEMS and PPID: What’s the Same, What’s the Difference?
by Erica Larson | Mar 9, 2023
Learn about the differences, and a few key similarities, between these two endocrine diseases.
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