Spring Grass Safety for Your Horse
Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MSc, PhD
March 30, 2020
As benign as it might seem, this fresh forage can cause more harm than good. Here’s what to remember.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
As benign as it might seem, this fresh forage can cause more harm than good. Here’s what to remember.
You and the professionals you choose are equally important in ensuring your horse’s hoof health.
Dwarfism in horses causes major health challenges, leading to a heightened risk of functional handicaps, nutritional disorders, chronic pain, and serious welfare concerns.
The current (human) coronavirus situation has me making sure I have everything I need to care for my horses in case I can’t leave home for two weeks or longer. Are you prepared?
Horses can experience more than one disease process at the same time, an occurrence known as comorbidity. In this article, we’ll take a look at equine diseases such as PPID and laminitis that veterinarians most commonly see in conjunction with other conditions.
One manufacturer organized a roundtable of English and Western sport horse practitioners to evaluate their use of bisphosphonates.
Researcher: Treating chronic laminitis will always be difficult, so prevention is key.
UK researcher: Evidence-based studies are lacking; here are my experiences and shoeing strategies.
The 11th NEAEP symposium emphasized farriers and veterinarians working together for the good of the horse. Read our in-depth coverage in this free report, sponsored by Soft-Ride.
Dissections show that a well-developed caudal foot maintains it shape and does its job protecting the hoof and joints from concussion.
Something on the X rays looks a bit off—is it significant or of no consequence? It depends on what you find.
The owner of a navicular mule asks about possible cures, and Dr. Duncan Peters offers management options.
Learn how the bones and soft tissues in a horse’s hoof work together and impact soundness.
Bowker: Long toes and underrun heels set horses up for failure. Here are recommendations for an improved trim to help correct this condition.
Patrick Reilly, chief of farrier services at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Services, describes techniques for trimming navicular syndrome horses to make them more comfortable.
Does wrapping a horse’s lower legs in the winter aid circulation and keep them warm?
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