Your veterinarian needs a good look into your horse’s deep, dark mouth to perform a thorough dental exam. The answer? Proper sedation.
When faced with the decision of whether or not to send your senior horse into colic surgery, consider these factors.
Dr. Kelly Vineyard describes the best ways to help an older horse with poor dentition gain weight without putting him at risk of choke or GI problems.
Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers breaks down the body condition scoring system and how you can determine if your horse is at a healthy weight.
A look back at what scientists have learned about pain management in horses over the past year. Read more in The Horse‘s Research Roundup 2024 issue.
From nutrition considerations to preventing mud, it’s time to get ready for the long stretch of winter conditions.
Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely.
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
What is the long-term prognosis for a young horse losing a tooth prematurely?
Find out what causes watery feces in horses and whether you should be concerned.
Cold, inclement weather and poor footing can create challenges for exercising horses during the winter. Here are some factors to keep in mind.
Probiotics might help reestablish healthy balances in the horse’s gut microbiome without causing harm.
Researchers believe this dewormer might still be effective in horses with PPID, formerly known as equine Cushing’s disease, despite their altered immune function.
Learn the reason he makes those sounds when he breathes and what can be done about it. Sponsored by Endoscopy Support Services.
Here’s how you and your veterinarian can be good antimicrobial stewards and preserve the long-term efficacy of antibiotic use in horses.
Researchers believe this product could serve as an alternative to conventional antibiotics, helping combat antibiotic resistance.
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