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Feeding the Picky Senior Horse

Kelly Vineyard, MS, PhD March 25, 2024

Is your senior horse a picky eater? Be sure he has regular veterinary dental examinations and consider changing his forage or concentrate feed.

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Understanding Pedunculated Lipomas in Horses

David Freeman, MVB, MRCVS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS March 16, 2024

Don’t take a wait-and-watch approach when it comes to this common cause of colic in older horses. Read more about lipomas in The Horse’s Research Roundup 2023 issue.

Why Does My Horse Stumble After Jumping?

Rachel Gottlieb, DVM March 13, 2024

Find out what a veterinarian might look for when examining a horse that loses his balance after jumping a fence.

How to Soak Beet Pulp for Horses

Clair Thunes, PhD March 11, 2024

An equine nutritionist offers advice about soaking beet pulp and ensuring it’s safe for horses to eat.

Pros and Cons of Feeding Horses Beet Pulp

Clair Thunes, PhD February 26, 2024

An equine nutritionist answers common questions about beet pulp, which has long been a mainstay in many feed rooms for horses, especially during the winter months.

Small but Essential: Vitamins and Minerals Your Horse Needs

Leah Wellard, MSc February 26, 2024

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.

Caring for Senior Horses in Cold Weather

Sallie S. Hyman, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, CVA February 23, 2024

Cold weather affects older horses more than it does their younger companions. Learn how to keep your senior comfortable and healthy during cold weather.

7 Equine Nutrition Myths Busted

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS February 18, 2024

Decipher fact vs. fiction when it comes to the complicated world of feeding horses.

Can Nutrition Help a Horse Shed?

Clair Thunes, PhD February 17, 2024

Find out how your horse’s diet could support shedding and his incoming summer coat.

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Managing Equine Lameness With Orthobiologics

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 16, 2024

Equine practitioners explain how they use orthobiologics to treat common causes of equine lameness.

Risks Associated With Feeding Horses Traditional Bran Mashes

Clair Thunes, PhD February 15, 2024

While steeped in tradition, feeding bran mashes can cause GI distress in horses. Learn why, and discover alternatives.

Equine Arthritis Research Update

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 14, 2024

A look back at what scientists have learned about osteoarthritis in horses in the past year.

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Using Acellular Liquid Amnion to Treat Equine Joint Disease

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 7, 2024

Researchers believe this approach is safe for use in healthy equine joints and might be beneficial for treating osteoarthritis in horses.

Conditioning Arthritic Horses: Do’s and Don’ts

Erica Larson January 30, 2024

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