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Horse Health
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Horse Hoof Care in Winter
Winter weather puts a strain on all body tissues in the horse with special challenges for the hooves, so don't skimp on hoof care over the winter.
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Colder Weather Brings Horse Hoof Difficulties
Horse owners and stable staffers may be reluctant to schedule farrier appointments in inclement weather, but equine hoof health depends on regular checkups, trimmings, and general care.
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Cornell's Equine Seminar Series presents "Foal speed - What to Know about Your Newborn"
Understanding what is normal and abnormal with a newly born foal is crucial as we help our foals begin what will hopefully be a healthy and happy horsey life.
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Proof Weak Behind Promotion of Chromium for Horses with Metabolic Syndrome
The bottom line for metabolic syndrome horses is that unless the hay was grown on alkaline soil there is enough chromium in the diet already.
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No Off-season for Horse Health - 4 Tips for Better Winter Health
Even if you're taking the winter off, your horse's body systems are still on the clock, so make sure to make joint, hoof, digestive and skin health a priority.
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AAEP Publishes Contagious Equine Metritis Guidelines
Dr. Sage and Dr. Peter Timoney advise equine practitioners and owners/managers to follow stringent biosecurity protocols when collecting and handling stallions plus testing prior to breeding season as assurance of disease freedom.
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Chronic Pain Assessment in Horses Topic of New Podcast Episode
De Grauw and Howard discuss chronic pain in horses, the challenges of diagnosis and how they developed their assessment tool.
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Help Your Horse Stay Healthy this Winter
During summer months, it is easy to provide loving care for the horses and make sure they are fit and in good health, but it isn't all that easy during the dark cold days of winter.
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Does Your Horse Blanket Cause Your Horse to Overheat?
Humans often make decisions about blanketing their horses based on whether they feel cold themselves, so they may well be using a blanket on their horse when it really is not necessary.
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Hoof Care Q & A With a Farrier
Horse farrier, John McGuire answers questions and shares experiences related to keeping horses' hooves healthy.