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Equine Botulism Reviewed

The most common way adult horses contract the disease is by eating feed, such as hay or grain, that contains animal remains.

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Blister Beetles

Blister Beetles naturally contain and secrete a chemical substance called cantharidin, which is extremely toxic to horses. Dr. Sarah Reuss lists the dangers of blister beetles and what horse owners can do to prevent their horse from ingesting them.

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Hay: To Soak or Not to Soak?

Soaking hay provides owners with the ability to alter some physical characteristics as well as the nutrient content of their hay if purchasing the ideal hay is not a feasible option.

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Trace Mineral Basics: Molybdenum

Digestion in the Horse

Understanding the horse’s digestion process can help you better manage factors that could cause colic.

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Feeder Facts; what nutrients does a horse need

Feeder Facts

Brush up on your hay feeder knowledge with these 10 research-based tidbits.

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