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Advancing Equine Supplementation

The Horse Staff February 24, 2025

Understanding new research developments, sponsored by Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc.

Protein Primer

Erica Larson February 23, 2025

Proteins and the amino acids that form them play important roles in the horse’s body, from muscle building and function to neurotransmission and hormone synthesis.

Effects of PPID on Mare Fertility

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 15, 2025

Researchers believe PPID (formerly called equine Cushing’s disease) might have negative effects on mare fertility but need more research to understand why.

Small but Essential: Vitamins and Minerals Your Horse Needs

Leah Wellard, MSc February 13, 2025

Vitamins and minerals comprise a small portion of the horse’s diet by weight, but their importance is enormous. Learn more about when supplementation might be needed.

Tackling Equine Degenerative Joint Disease: Real-World Case Studies

Carly Sisson February 12, 2025

Drs. Sherry Johnson and Kelly Zeytoonian, paid consultants of American Regent Animal Health, share their experiences using Adequan i.m.® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) as part of their multimodal approach to managing degenerative joint disease (DJD).

4 Things You Need to Know to Prevent Endocrinopathic Laminitis

Madeline Boast, MSc February 5, 2025

Manage at-risk horses’ diet and exercise to help avoid this painful condition.

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Understanding Pedunculated Lipomas in Horses

David Freeman, MVB, MRCVS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS January 30, 2025

Don’t take a wait-and-watch approach when it comes to this common cause of colic in older horses.

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PPID, ID, or Both? Diagnosing Equine Endocrine Disorders

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc January 29, 2025

The oral sugar and thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation tests are the gold standards for diagnosing ID and PPID (equine Cushing’s disease), respectively.

Inside Information: 10 Signs of Internal Illness in Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA January 29, 2025

Horses give us plenty of cues when they’re dealing with early illness. To help you recognize them and intervene accordingly, here is a 10-point list of warning signs.

Managing the Chronically Laminitic Horse

Cage Cruise, DVM, CF January 28, 2025

A podiatrist gives his tips for keeping a horse with chronic laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome comfortable.

Preventing Impaction Colic Recurrence

Clair Thunes, PhD January 27, 2025

An equine nutritionist shares tips to reduce impaction colic risk in senior horses, focusing on hydration, digestion, proper feeding practices, and more.

Beyond Osteoarthritis: ‘Other’ Causes of Joint Disease

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 22, 2025

Early diagnosis and proper treatment of these joint problems can make the difference in whether the horse can return to soundness.

Breeding Aging Mares

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA January 16, 2025

How to decide if your older mare is a good candidate for breeding and improve her chances of success.

Conditioning Arthritic Horses: Do’s and Don’ts

Erica Larson January 15, 2025

A horse’s ridden or competitive career doesn’t have to end after an osteoarthritis diagnosis. Two experts share tips for conditioning these animals.

Investigating Prebiotics’ Role in Managing Equine Leaky Gut

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 8, 2025

Researchers believe exercise, stress, and diet can contribute to leaky gut in horses, but a prebiotic product might reduce the incidence.

Benefits of Extruded Horse Feeds

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 7, 2025

Extruded horse feeds offer higher digestibility, longer consumption time, and decreased dust and pathogens, making them an ideal option for feeding some types of horses.