How To Manage Horses With Back Pain
Alexandra Beckstett
December 23, 2020
The 2 goals of an equine back treatment plan are breaking the pain cycle and increasing strength, function, and stability.
The 2 goals of an equine back treatment plan are breaking the pain cycle and increasing strength, function, and stability.
Learn about the pros (and potential cons) of these medications approved to help horses with navicular syndrome and other musculoskeletal disorders in this free fact sheet.
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A study found inflammatory response in horses depends not on the deworming drug used but rather on the parasites present at the time of treatment.
Ditching dry hay in favor of cleaner forage options improved racehorse airway inflammation.
An expert lists four broad PT categories and describes the many techniques within each that can help horses recover from injury and improve their performance.
Scottish researchers found a half barley straw and half hay ration helped ponies lose weight.
A 26-year-old pony mare recovered fully with treatment after accidentally receiving more than 100 times her usual dose of pergolide.
Dr. Amanda Adams of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, describes her senior horse research, which focuses on EMS, PPID, and immune system health.
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Strep zoo are responsible for a variety of diseases and issues in horses, including pneumonia, abortions, and upper respiratory, wound, testicular, and neonatal infections.
Learn about your horse’s health, behavior, and personality as you acclimate him to a new home, diet, and herd.
Here’s a list of questions all horse owners should answer before their horses colic.
Here’s how farm managers responsible for large numbers of horses can ensure they stay up to date on vaccines, deworming, and more.
Fire remains a threat to equine operations worldwide. Learn how to protect yours from barn and wildfires.
Before you bring a horse home, there’s a host of things to prepare and much to consider. Our sources share their recommendations for owners making the transition to at-home horse care.
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