Horse Hoof Anatomy, Part 1
Christy M. West
December 20, 2019
Learn how the bones and soft tissues in a horse’s hoof work together and impact soundness.
Learn how the bones and soft tissues in a horse’s hoof work together and impact soundness.
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.
Dr. Brian Nielsen describes the best kind of exercise for foals.
Are there any special considerations I need to make when hauling, housing, and showing my healthy senior gelding?
Are young horses with poor or limited nutrition or exercise likely to develop problems later in life? If so, can these be reversed? Dr. Brian Nielsen responds.
A horse’s active competition schedule can make managing and treating respiratory problems challenging.
My vet wants my 38-year-old on phenylbutazone forever. Is there anything else that could help him, with no side effects?
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Researchers investigated whether microbiome composition could be breed-specific and, therefore, influence horse health and behavior.
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Stress not only leads to stereotypical behaviors and high cortisol (stress hormone) levels but also disrupts the horse’s gastrointestinal (GI) system and microbiome.
What do we actually know? Dr. Hoyt Cheramie covers anatomy, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of horses with glandular gastric ulcers.
Here’s how to manage senior horses’ aging teeth, joints, lungs, and more.
Tips include ensuring constant forage access, providing pasture turnout, and limiting concentrate intake, among others.
Your horse’s feet are his foundation. What does a healthy hoof look like? Does your horse need shoes, or is he fine barefoot? And what about hoof boots? Learn how to work with your farrier (or trimmer) and veterinarian to ensure your horse’s feet receive the right care.
Equine glandular gastric disease has a distinct pathology, risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment approaches.
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