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Horse Health
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Expecting a New Foal? Prep Time is Here!
Most of the time, foaling is uncomplicated, but it's those rare occasions that something goes wrong when you've got some pretty important decisions that you have to make readily.
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Check Serum amyloid A and Clear the Way for Quicker Treatment Decisions in Foals
Using an easy handheld test as part of every routine examination increases the chance to differentiate noninfectious versus infectious causes of disease during an evaluation of foals.
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Winterize Your Horse - Preventing Dehydration
Frozen water or eating snow will not accomplish the same level of hydration as plentiful, fresh water.
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Six Must-Discuss Horse Health Topics to Discuss with Your Veterinarian
It is Important to connect with the veterinarian on your horse health-care team to help ensure yearlong equine wellness.
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Important Information about Common Eye Problems in Equines
If you are concerned about your horse' eye contact your Equine Veterinarian and while waiting for your vet, avoid putting any creams or drops in the eye.
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10 Steps to Managing Your Horse with Colic
Whether it is a mild or more severe case of abdominal pain in your horse, it is important to have an action plan in place if colic does happen.
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Nutritional Deficiencies and How They Affect Horses
Primary deficiencies in specific nutrients, such as vitamin E, occur with improperly balanced diets., and secondary deficiencies occur when the diet is nutritionally adequate, but some other factor affects nutrient intake or absorption.
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Innovative Research on Equine Lameness & Equine Conditioning Tips
Dr Hurtig is excited about his research on Intra Articular therapies using direct injection into the joint as a targeted therapy but cautions against injections used for maintenance.
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Winter Water Woes and Colic Prevention
Horse digestive systems operate optimally when forage is always available, and this means water must be available at all times to aid in digestion and avoid blockages.
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Insulin and Weight in Horses
Yes, there is an association between obesity and high insulin, but obesity is the result, not the cause.