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When Your Horse's Weight Loss Is a Matter of Concern
Researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine at University College in Dublin, Ireland, investigated the records of 40 horses that were examined because they were losing weight despite having a good appetite. Scores for body condition and blood levels
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Using Acupuncture to Diagnose and Treat Lameness in Horses
There is little more frustrating than getting ready for a big show and finding out your horse is not moving or feeling quite right.
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Chinese Medicine Goes To the Dogs, and Horses Too
Internationally renowned Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute is offering courses in Equine & Small Animal Acupressure and will be hosting two Equine or Small Animal Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine Courses in St. Cloud, Florida on February
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Let Whinny Warmers Protect Your Horse from Winter Chill
In warm weather, a horse annoyed by biting flies on its legs can take off at a lively trot for the far side of the pasture to escape the pests. But if those same legs are exposed to winterâs bitter chill, while suffering from the pain of arthritis or
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Winter Hoof Care for Your Horse
Winter horse hoof care often presents scheduling challenges. With winter weather bringing hard frozen ground, snow drifts and colder temperatures makes it difficult for horse owners and farriers to stick to schedules. Canceled or postponed hoof trimming a
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Exercise Affects Reproductive Ability in Horses
In the latest issue of the Journal of Animal Science, researchers at Clemson University and the University of Florida examine the impact of exercise on mare reproductive health and embryo transfer. In the study, researchers divided light-horse mares into
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Keep Horses Healthy with Proper Feeding
Horses have a specialized digestive system based on their natural feeding pattern of continuous ingestion of grass and other forage. Variations to this pattern can easily lead to gastrointestinal upsets that can have serious consequences. Problems are mor
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Balancing the Horse's Diet with Performance Demands
Determining the diet that works best for a performance horse is similar to determining what should go into the diet of a human athlete. What, when, and how much is fed is tied to the length and intensity of the work the horse will be asked to do.
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Tips to Maintain Horse Health During Drought
The SUCCEED horse health blog offers some timely information for horse owners that find themselves stymied as to how best to feed and manage their horses during years of drought.
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Horses at Risk during Northern Winter in England and Wales
A British-based international charity estimates 6000 horses are at risk in England and Wales in the depths of the northern winter.