How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Researchers who study antibacterial resistance in people and across species found one equine fecal sample showed bacterial resistance to 11 different drug classes.
Our equine nutritionist explains why senior feeds are high in fiber and why that’s good for your older horses.
Proper technique and keeping the graft immobile can mean a faster-healing, less expensive treatment process.
Dr. Alicia Long answers a listener’s question about why a horse might suffer from fecal water that’s worse in the fall.
What’s the best way to help soothe a horse’s stomach while he’s getting bute or other NSAIDs? Dr. Alicia Long of the University of Pennsylvania offers advice.
Select the right technique, or combination of techniques, to promote healing in each horse.
Thorough exams, conducted early in the inflammation process, make way for better treatment planning.
Neonatal maladjustment syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion that must be reached quickly to save the foal. Learn about commonsense approaches to nursing “dummy foals” back to health.
Knowing how different dressings work, as well as selecting the right type for each stage of healing, can improve treatment outcomes.
Learn the differences between equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), and insulin dysregulation (ID).
Researcher: Chiropractic care might help address the compensatory pain and dysfunction that result from a primary lameness.
The state has released case numbers current as of March 14, 2022, for the ongoing outbreak.
Learn what makes managing ponies special—from their critical need for nutritional supervision to their often feisty personalities.
Take these management steps to maintain or improve your horse’s respiratory health.
The three major macronutrients—carbohydrates, fats, and protein—make up the bulk of the equine diet and are the main nutrient sources necessary for all aspects of life.
An upset digestive system can lead to bigger problems, ranging from gastric ulcers to colitis to colic. Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.
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