Palpating a Horse’s Back for Soreness
Equus
July 27, 2022
Palpating your horse’s back can help you determine if he’s uncomfortable.
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Palpating your horse’s back can help you determine if he’s uncomfortable.
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Create a basic equine first aid kit to prepare for minor injuries and be better equipped for an emergency.
An overactive immune system, environmental factors, genetics, and exposure all contribute to equine allergies.
Learn to keep your allergy-prone horse comfortable in this archived recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Kinetic Vet.
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Jessica Gould, DVM, demonstrates extracorporeal shock wave therapy on an Irish Sport Horse to help manage mild neck and back pain.
Dr. Steve Higgins of the University of Kentucky optimizes daily barn tasks for efficiency, cost savings, and environmental soundness.
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Feeding your horse extra calories can add unnecessary energy, making them ‘hot.’
The quality of hay can create a hay belly.
Nutritionist: Soaking beet pulp helps with hydration, but dry beet pulp is also typically safe to feed some horses.
Learn about common upper airway problems in horses and how to address them in this visual guide.
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