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Horse Health
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An Equine Methionine Crisis is Brewing
Methionine is the king of the sulfur-containing amino acids which give strength to hair, hoof horn, skin and tendons/ligaments.
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Check Under the Blanket - Has Your Horse's Body Condition Score Changed?
if a horse has a good appetite and seems to eat normally but is losing significant amounts of weight, owners and veterinarians have reason to suspect a serious problem.
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Sepsis in the Newborn Foal
Any foal not standing within an hour of birth and nursing well within two hours of birth should be immediately evaluated by a veterinarian.
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New Discoveries Related to Equine Vertebral Column Pathology and How It Affects Horse Health
Vertebral pathology associated with equine cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy (wobbler syndrome) comprised the majority of cases and this is no surprise.
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Eight Tips for Equine Winter Care
By paying attention to these eight areas, owners can provide a safe environment for their horses throughout cold weather months.
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Just Keep Swimming & and Steaming! Valuable Information for Horse Caregivers!
Respiratory health is uniquely supported at Swedish show jumper's California equine spa.
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Wintertime Equine Nutrition: 3 Facts
Help horses weather the winter with insight from equine nutritionists and a veterinarian.
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Safely Putting on the Pounds: A Closer Look at Why Your Horse is Too Thin
Conditions such as poor teeth, liver dysfunction, and compromised hindgut microbiome impact your horse's ability to maintain weight, so consider the whole horse to help him regain his health.
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Series of Webinars for Horse Owners and Professionals Examine Important Horse Health Issues
Webinars are hosted by Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, a premier equine hospital located in the heart of the mid-Atlantic region's horse country.
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Equine Supplement Research Explores Potential Gastric Health Benefits
A feed additive that can accelerate transit time of food through the horse’s digestive tract could prove hugely beneficial to horses at risk for developing impaction colic.