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5 Practical Research-Based Horse Feeding Considerations

It’s one of the most common questions an owner asks: What should I feed my horse? Equine nutritionists look both to research and their own experience to find an answer, but oftentimes the most appropriate one is, “Well, it depends.” Here are some points they might take into account.

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Why Does My OTTB Tilt Her Head

Why Does My OTTB Tilt Her Head?

An OTTB who’s been off the track for three months tilts her head during bridling and at liberty. Could she be in pain? An internal medicine specialist weighs in.

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Bardigiano horse

Saving the Bardigiano Horse

The Bardigiano’s small population—only a few thousand animals—has led to risky levels of inbreeding that threaten the breed’s long-term existence. But with a research-based breeding program in place, scientists believe the breed can be saved.

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Erdal Erol

UK Veterinarian Receives National Excellence Award

At the recent American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians convention, Erdal Erol, DVM, MSc, PhD, received the 2018 BIOMIC Excellence in Diagnostic Veterinary Microbiology Award.

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Moody Horses

Why Is My Horse Moody?

Does it sometimes seem like your horse is having a bad day? Here are the possible reasons behind equine mood swings.

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