5 Conditions Affecting Equine Muscles
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
May 22, 2024
Learn about fibrotic myopathy, MFM, botulism, PSSM, and HYPP and how they affect horses.
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Learn about fibrotic myopathy, MFM, botulism, PSSM, and HYPP and how they affect horses.
Learn how young horses’ bodies adapt to exercise and how to prepare them for successful careers.
Recent study results show this treatment for osteoarthritis might benefit horses in both the short and long term.
Back pain in horses can be challenging to overcome, but you can address and prevent it with diligent management and rehabilitation.
Horse shows and events can act as petri dishes for infectious agents. Learn about the common pathogens horses encounter and how to protect your horse from them.
Learn what might cause back pain in horses and how to identify it during equine back pain awareness week, brought you by NexHA.
Create a systematic training program to help you and your horse reach goals while minimizing your horse’s risk of injury and mental burnout.
Regularly monitor your horse’s condition and workload to ensure his energy requirements are being met with a forage-focused diet this show season.
Proper nutrition can make or break joint health. Here’s what you should know.
Supporting your horses through good nutrition, regular veterinary care, and a systematic training program can help them perform at their best. Look for competition horse management content all week brought to you by NexHA.
A nutritionist answers questions about the nutritional needs of older equids, covering topics such as senior feeds, metabolic disease, and helping horses gain weight.
Here’s how veterinarians and farriers diagnose and manage this degenerative arthritic condition.
Focusing on consistent and balanced nutrition will help reduce your horse’s stress levels at shows.
Correct diagnosis of equine asthma is crucial to finding a treatment that works for your horse.
Learn about the nutritional needs of a mare with a foal at her side as she gets started back into work.
An expert reviews material showing 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is effective, long-lasting, and safe for treating early- and late-stage equine osteoarthritis. Sponsored by Contura Vet.
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