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Dealing With Equine Colic: Here Are 33 Do’s and Don’ts
by Marcia King | May 8, 2023
Do you know what to do–and just as importantly, what not to do–if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse’s life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Read More6 Simple Spring Safeguards for Senior Horses
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Mar 3, 2023
Ensure your senior horse or pony is prepared for a healthy and happy year ahead.
Read MoreHorse Colic: Listening to and Interpreting Gut Sounds
by Equus | Nov 27, 2022
Dr. Christine Johnson of Leclair Equine, in Berthoud, Colorado, demonstrates how to listen for gut sounds.
Read MoreHorse Vital Signs: How To Check Capillary Refill Time
by Equus | Nov 24, 2022
A veterinarian describes how to safely check your horse’s capillary refill time.
Read MoreHelping Old Horses Gain Weight Before Winter
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Nov 24, 2022
Our nutrition expert offers care and feeding tips for a thin senior horse before the cold weather hits.
Read MoreWhat Does My Horse’s Blood Test Mean?
by The Horse Staff | Nov 21, 2022
This step-by-step graphic will guide you through your horse’s blood test results.
Read MoreSAA: Infection Detection in Horses
by The Horse Staff | Nov 10, 2022
Learn about serum amyloid A and how veterinarians can use it for early identification of inflammation in horses.
Read MoreExamining a Horse’s Mouth
by Equus | Oct 7, 2022
Knowing how to look inside your horse’s mouth safely can help you catch problems early.
Read MoreEquine Vaccination Q&A
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Aug 8, 2022
Confused by the various vaccine types, schedules, and administration routes for horses? Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreInside Information: 10 Signs of Internal Illness in Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Aug 6, 2022
Horses can give us plenty of cues when they’re dealing with early illness. To help you recognize them and intervene accordingly, we’ve put together this 10-point list of warning signs.
Read MoreHelp Your Horse Beat the Heat
by D.J. Carey Lyons | Jul 16, 2022
As tough as steamy summers can be on humans, they can be even harder on horses. Two veterinarians share tips on how to help your horse beat the heat this summer.
Read MoreThe All-Important Equine Prepurchase Exam
by Chris White, DVM | Jul 13, 2022
What to expect when a veterinarian performs a prepurchase exam on a prospective equine partner.
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