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Heat in a Compensating Limb

An off-track Thoroughbred with a mild suspensory strain has heat in the opposing hock. Could this mean he’s compensating for the suspensory injury?

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Supplementing Selenium

Supplementing Selenium

When does a horse need selenium supplementation, and what’s the best way to provide it? An equine nutritionist weighs in.

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The Power of NSAIDs

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are among the most common drugs veterinarians administer and prescribe to horses.

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