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Model: Traditional Deworming Doubles Speed of Drug Resistance

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 15, 2022

Researchers found treating all horses on a farm four or six times a year with moxidectin or ivermectin makes worms develop anthelmintic resistance two to three times faster than other recommended programs.

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Technology Connecting Veterinarians, Clients

by Pat Raia | Jan 14, 2022

Telemedicine is growing in popularity among veterinarians and clients, but it doesn’t come without risks.

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Winter Can Mean Poor Footing for Horses

by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jan 14, 2022

Mud in horse turnouts can create topsoil erosion, increase soil compaction, and cause slip-and-fall injuries to horses. Here are options to reduce mud on your horse property.

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5 Tips for Taking Photos to Send to Your Equine Veterinarian

by Wendy Krebs, DVM | Jan 13, 2022

Are you preparing to send your veterinarian a photo of your horse’s most recent injury? Consider these tips first.

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Let Horses Be Horses, Even in Elite Sport

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 13, 2022

Domestication is relatively new to horses, which is why two Italian researchers are urging competitive riders to allow their horses to engage in natural behaviors.

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Protect Your Older Horse This Winter With These Tips

by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jan 12, 2022

A researcher who specializes in aging equines offers nutrition, dental care, parasite control, vaccination, exercise, and health monitoring for seniors.

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Infographic: Biologics for Treating and Managing Equine Joints

by The Horse Staff | Jan 12, 2022

Biologics offer an alternative to steroid joint injections for horses with osteoarthritis. Learn how they are derived and work in our veterinarian-approved visual guide. Sponsored by Zoetis.

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Reading Your Horse’s Inner Hoof Structures

by Diane E. Rice | Jan 12, 2022

What’s going on inside your horse’s hooves during injury or disease? Our sources reveal what they’ve learned when dealing with sheared heels, white line disease, abscesses, and other common hoof conditions.

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Study: Vesicular Stomatitis Can Overwinter in Black Fly Eggs

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 11, 2022

Vesicular stomatitis primarily affects horses, cows, and pigs, causing fever, drooling, and blisters on the mouth, lips, nose, coronary bands, and teats.

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Cryptorchidism in Horses

by Kate Luthin, DVM | Jan 11, 2022

Intact males with hidden testes can present owners with increased costs and dilemmas.

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Lecture Coverage: Equine Protein Needs

by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 10, 2022

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.

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Embracing Telehealth in Equine Medicine

by Lucile Vigouroux | Jan 10, 2022

Clinician: Technology helps veterinarians improve treatment outcomes and provide life-saving advice to horse owners in isolated, rural areas.

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