Nutrition

Proper feeding practices for foals, adult horses, and older horses

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Mineral of the Month: Fluorine

Early signs of fluorine toxicosis in horses can include unthriftiness, standing with an arched back, rough hair coats, bone thickening, stiffness, and lameness.

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A Closer Look: Gastric Ulcer Formation

An ulcer is an area of damaged and eroded tissue that leaves behind a painful divot (think of a canker sore or a bed sore). In this special report, take a “closer look” at gastric ulcers, an all-too-common equine stomach condition.

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Botulism: Deadly to Horses

Horses are one of the most susceptible species to botulism. Find out how to protect your horse from this deadly neurologic disease. 

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Trace Mineral Basics: Magnesium

Magnesium, an important macromineral found in most feedstuffs, plays integral roles in muscle contraction, skeletal growth, and a variety of enzyme systems, such as those involved in energy production.

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