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Horse Health
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Research Highlights Need for New Approach to Crippling Horse Disease
Laminitis in horses is now considered to be a clinical syndrome associated with a disease affecting a number of organs and tissues, rather than being a discrete disease entity.
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Watch Out for 4 Hidden Health Challenges to Horse Health This Winter
While you may be painfully aware of some winter woes like how to stay warm at the barn, there are a number of hidden challenges that could negatively affect your horse’s health.
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Practical Dietary Tips for Promoting Optimal Hoof Health
Dr. Getty focuses on "Hoof health in horses" in important webinar.
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Understanding Cold-Induced Laminitis in Your Horse
By understanding the trigger of winter laminitis you can support your horse with simple measures to minimize cold stress and maintain normal blood flow to the feet.
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December Tips to Prevent Horse Colic
When cold weather arrives, changes in diet and stabling often occur at the same time as changes in activity which can impact your horses risk of colic.
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Be A Part of The Joint Movement To Benefit Your Horse
Supporting your horses’ joints is important no matter their age or workload since nearly 60% of soundness problems are related to joint deterioration.
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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Snow Will NOT Meet Your Horse’s Water Needs!
Piles of fluffy snow in your pasture - and a horse that nibbles at them - making you think your horse is all set for water this winter? Sorry. Think again, please!
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Dr. Getty's Tip of the Month: Hay is Missing Key Nutrients
Horses who mostly rely on hay as their predominant forage source require supplementation to fill in nutritional gaps especially during the colder seasons when pasture is not as nutritious or plentiful.
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Feeding Flaxseeds to Your Horse – Do You Have All the Facts?
Do you feed your horse flaxseeds? You likely do. Good job!
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Cold Weather Adjustments to Protect Horse Health
Adjustments in your feeding, watering and conditioning of horses during winter weather will help ensure that your horses stay healthy.