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How To Manage a Horse With Seasonal Allergies
by Clair Thunes, PhD | May 26, 2022
Here’s what you can do to help your allergy-prone horse prepare for the onslaught of seasonal allergens.
Read MoreWhen the Body Attacks
by Christy Corp-Minamiji, DVM | May 24, 2022
Lumps, bumps, coughs, wheals, and wheezes: a basic overview of equine allergies.
Read MoreManagement Changes for Older PPID Horses
by Dianne McFarlane, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM | May 22, 2022
Senior horses with PPID need careful monitoring and preventive care because of equine Cushing’s effects on immunity, exercise tolerance, thermoregulation, and wound healing.
Read MoreEquine Innovators: Horse Transport and Stress
by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 22, 2022
Dr. Amanda Adams and Erica Jacquay of the University of Kentucky describe new research on how horses of all ages respond to transport—even just trips of 1.5 hours.
Read MoreProduct Review: Wellpride Omega-3 Fish Oil for Horses
by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Mar 28, 2022
Our editor-in-chief, Stephanie, found a fish oil her horse will actually eat. It’s supported his weight, energy, and skin through winter temperatures and travel stress.
Read MoreProtect 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.
Read MoreWhat is Failure of Passive Transfer in Horses?
by The Horse Staff | Feb 16, 2021
Approximately 5-20% of newborn foals are diagnosed with failure of passive transfer and are at risk for developing serious medical conditions. Learn more in this visual guide.
Read MoreDo Certain Nutrients Enhance Equine Immune Response?
by Betsy Lynch | Jan 4, 2021
An equine nutritionist reviews what we know about the horse’s immune system and the potential to enhance disease resistance through diet.
Read MoreEquine Innovators: Dr. Amanda Adams Talks About Older Horses
by Michelle Anderson | Oct 26, 2020
Dr. Amanda Adams of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, describes her senior horse research, which focuses on EMS, PPID, and immune system health.
Read MoreHorse Health After an Immune Challenge
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Sep 29, 2020
If your horse survives one of these five infections, he might still suffer lasting effects. Learn which diseases most commonly cause post-infection illnesses and how they can impact a horse’s long-term health, use, and quality of life.
Read MoreVitamin E Might Provide Support For Horses in Stressful Situations
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Sep 17, 2020
Vitamin E serves as one of the body’s most potent antioxidants, protecting various cells—including those of the immune system—from the harmful effects of free radicals.
Read MoreWildfire Season and Feeding Horses for Lung Health
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Aug 24, 2020
Smoky air makes breathing difficult and can exacerbate equine asthma. Learn how to support your horse’s respiratory health via nutrition and reduce airway irritants during fire season.
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