Older Horse: From Too Fat to Too Thin
Clair Thunes, PhD
October 16, 2022
A once-heavy senior horse is struggling to hold condition after dental work. Our nutritionist weighs in.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
A once-heavy senior horse is struggling to hold condition after dental work. Our nutritionist weighs in.
The cross-country phase of eventing comes with risk, but new research aims to keep horses and riders safer.
Construction for the Linda Mars Aged Horse Care and Education Facility is underway at the University of Kentucky.
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A veterinarian demonstrates how to use a standing wrap to protect and prevent injury on your horse’s legs.
Knowing how to look inside your horse’s mouth safely can help you catch problems early.
On or off? Hot or cold? Lightweight or heavyweight? We’ll answer these questions and more.
Study results showed horses might wait for a more appealing treat, demonstrating self-control.
Find out how to get athletic horses with injuries to the large, complex stifle joint on the road to recovery.
A veterinarian explains the risk factors and recovery process for superficial digital flexor tendon injuries.
Recent study results suggest dietary changes can alter horses’ intestinal microbiome to their benefit.
Horses with equine Cushing’s disease need regular assessments to determine their response to pergolide and adjust dosing as needed.
The film, featuring renowned equine orthopedics expert Dr. Sue Dyson, is available for free.
Factors to consider when making an equine Cushing’s disease diagnosis, including testing methods, time of year, and more.
A veterinarian says both age and breed can affect a horse’s predisposition to insulin resistance.
Insulin moves glucose from the blood into muscle and other tissue, but sometimes the process doesn’t go smoothly.
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