Dental Work and Mature Equine Athletes
Erin Denney-Jones, DVM
November 4, 2016
How often does an older riding horse need his teeth checked by a vet? Dr. Erin Denney-Jones offers advice.
How often does an older riding horse need his teeth checked by a vet? Dr. Erin Denney-Jones offers advice.
Age-related issues can limit performance, but regular exercise remains important for older horses.
Of the 1,452 respondents 579 (40%) said they occasionally treat their horse to apples or carrots.
I have a 30-year-old hinny who is very skinny and is losing weight. Is there anything that I could give him to make him more comfortable, help him gain weight, and not cause him harm?
Hot topics include digestion, metabolism, soft tissue injuries, and inflamm-aging.
You can’t just toss your equine athletes, seniors, youngsters, and retirees the same feed and call it a day.
Osteoarthritis is a common cause of lameness. Could a joint supplement help affected horses? Maybe, says one researcher.
Are a senior horse’s treat-eating days over when his teeth start to go downhill? Not necessarily! Owners just need to select soft treats such horses can consume easily.
A vet tech shares tips on managing aging equids’ unique needs to keep them healthy and happy through their golden years.
Of the 674 respondents, 614 (91%) said their horses’ daily diet includes grain, feed, concentrates, or supplements.
Researchers determined that both veterinarians and owners need more equine nutrition education.
These micronutrients found in forage, feeds, and supplements help support the athletic horse’s health.
Siard is studying inflamm-aging in senior horses, polyphenols as anti-inflammatory treatments, and more.
Owners should watch senior horses closely for signs of decline and contact their veterinarians if problems arise.
Learn how to alter senior horses’ diets to maximize health and longevity in the face of common health issues.
Lecture topics include nutrition, PPID, parasitology, back pain, toxic plants, natural foot care, and dentistry.
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