
Older Horse Care Concerns
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Umbilical-Cord-Derived Stem Cells for Treating Equine Arthritis
by Haylie Kerstetter | Feb 3, 2023
These mesenchymal stem cells might be a highly effective treatment option in horses with osteoarthritis.
Read MoreExamining Synoviocyte Secretome’s Potential for Treating Osteoarthritis
by Haylie Kerstetter | Feb 3, 2023
This biologic could have a protective role as a disease-modifying product for horses with osteoarthritis.
Read MorePreventing Impaction Colic Recurrence
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 26, 2023
Our equine nutritionist offers feeding advice to minimize the risk of impaction colic in senior horses.
Read MoreRehabilitation for Equine Companions
by Alaina Lamp, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine | Jan 24, 2023
Any horse can benefit from rehabilitation during their lifetime.
Read MoreWhen is an Older Horse Ready for Senior Feed?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 21, 2023
As horses age, they might require additional nutritional support. Get advice for feeding senior horses.
Read MorePractical Equine Joint Therapies for On-Farm Use
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jan 19, 2023
Conventional and easy-to-use joint therapies such as corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid continue to have their place in equine practice.
Read MoreFree-Feeding Hay: When Will My Horse Slow Down?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 19, 2023
Our nutrition expert offers advice for ensuring free-fed horses don’t overeat hay.
Read MorePergolide Study Shows Long-Term Improvement in PPID Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 15, 2023
A 13-year study showed this PPID treatment improves horses’ clinical signs and quality of life over prolonged periods.
Read MoreSenior Feeds: Not Just for Old Horses
by Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS | Jan 14, 2023
Don’t balk at the S-word on the feed label. It might be just what your adult horse needs.
Read MoreDiagnosis: Equine Joint Disease
by Matt Leshaw, DVM | Jan 10, 2023
Veterinarians have a number of methods at their disposal for treating and managing equine osteoarthritis. Learn about the different therapies and how they work.
Read MoreMaintaining Your Horse’s Weight During the Winter
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 9, 2023
The best winter weight management practice could be consistent monitoring of your horse’s body condition.
Read MoreHow to Choose Quality Nutritional Supplements for Your Horse
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jan 5, 2023
Use SMART supplementation strategies and the ACCLAIM system to find a quality product.
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