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Horse Health
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Even Non-GMO is Not Necessarily Safe When It Comes To Horse Health
A large body of research on the negative impact glyphosate has on overall well-being exists, so if your horse has health problems that cannot be resolved, his glyphosate intake may be the culprit.
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Stem Cell Treatment of Wounds in Horses May Advance Treatment in Humans
Researchers are exploring the use of stem cells to treat skin wounds in horses with techniques that may eventually translate to human patients.
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Make 2018 Your Horse’s Healthiest Year Yet!
SmartPak’s Horse Health Challenge consists of 11 parts encouraging riders to take charge of their horse's health, and change their horse's world for the better.
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Six Must-Discuss Horse Health Topics
Work proactively alongside your veterinarian to develop the best possible wellness plan to ensure your horse’s health.
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8 Tips for Better Winter Horse Health
During cold weather, it becomes more difficult to monitor horse health, so daily once-overs are important to make sure that any developing health issues are addressed in a timely manner.
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A Wellness Program for Your Horse?
By developing a closer working relationship with your equine practitioner, you take advantage of the 'inside scoop' as you work to design a comprehensive health care plan for your horse.
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Arthritis in Horses: What Every Horse Owner Should Know
Joint problems that lead to arthritis are a normal part of the aging process in horses, and poor conformation and the stress of training may increase a horse’s risk.
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ECIR Group Applauds Paradigm Shifts in Understanding Equine Laminitis
Insulin resistance was implicated in laminitis in the 1980’s, but a pivotal study by Treiber and colleagues showed specific evidence of insulin resistance as a major predisposing factor for laminitis risk.
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Effects of Competition Surfaces on Horse Musculoskeletal Health
To minimize risk and support required bone development in training, more research is needed to understand the effects of surfaces on performance and injuries of the athletic horse.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Diagnostic Purposes in Horses
Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a relatively new type of imaging for horses since it works by detecting abnormal tissue density and fluid in soft tissue and bone based on tissue response to magnetization.