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Suspensory Ligament Branch Injuries

Multiple Authors September 28, 2024

Read about the significance and prevalence of these injuries and how veterinarians diagnose them.

Evaluating Neonatal Foals and Post-Partum Mares at Foal-Heat

Genomic Catalog Offers Answers About Genetic Diversity in Thoroughbreds

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 18, 2024

Researchers are developing this tool to learn about the level of inbreeding in contemporary Thoroughbreds and help guide management and breeding practices.

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How Do I Feed an Underweight, Picky Horse?

Clair Thunes, PhD September 6, 2024

An owner asks for help feeding her mare who needs to gain weight but is proving to be a picky eater. An equine nutritionist shares some advice.

HERDA: 20 Years Later

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 14, 2024

Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition. Learn more in The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.

What Type of Forage Should You Feed Donkeys?

Clair Thunes, PhD May 24, 2024

Feed donkeys lower-quality forages, such as barley straw or stemmy, mature grass hay, than you would feed a horse.

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Getting a Handle on Scratches in Horses

Anthony Yu, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVD March 8, 2024

Address the condition’s primary, predisposing, and perpetuating causative factors for a successful outcome.

Condition Your Horse Like a Pro

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 7, 2024

How to help performance horses of all types reach peak fitness.

Case Study: Osteochondritis Dissecans in a Warmblood Foal

Katie Navarra January 10, 2024

Discover how a young horse with persistently puffy hocks but no lameness was diagnosed with and treated for a medial malleolus lesion in the Fall 2023 issue of The Horse.

Emerging Equine Eye Therapies

Chris White, DVM December 26, 2023

Learn about 4 cutting-edge treatments for equine eye issues ranging from corneal ulcers to cancer.

Feeding Off-Track Thoroughbreds

Kelly Vineyard, MS, PhD November 20, 2023

Addressing your OTTB’s diet in three phases will help you provide the nutrition he needs to thrive in his new career.

What To Do About a Mule’s Hay Belly

Madeline Boast, MSc November 13, 2023

An equine nutritionist explains why you should consult your veterinarian and test hay quality if your mule (or horse) has a hay belly.

Mineral Blocks for Mules

Madeline Boast, MSc October 30, 2023

One equine nutritionist explains why mineral blocks might not be ideal for mules, and what can replace them.

Arabian Horse Head Anatomy Can Make Common Surgeries Difficult

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 29, 2023

Due to their small head sizes, Arabians often suffer from overcrowding teeth, respiratory disease, and poor sinus drainage that can be difficult for veterinarians to treat surgically.