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Horse Health
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Pitfalls of Fecal Checks for Parasites in Horses
The rationale for horse fecal checks is to slow the emergence of resistance to current dewormer drugs, but unfortunately, there's a downside - increasing levels of large strongyle, S. vulgaris.
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Safe Supplements For EMS/IR and Cushing’s Horses
There is some evidence in horses (and a lot more in humans) that high protein intakes and specific amino acids may trigger an insulin response.
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Feeding Horses in Winter
Always check the horse's body condition every two weeks in winter, making sure to actually feel through the coat to assess fat coverage over the ribs.
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The Case of a Mysterious Cough in a Young Horse
Canadian veterinarian reports happy ending to a respiratory odyssey of unknown origins in a homebred 4-year-old named Louis.
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The Facts About Feeding Straw to Equines
Feeding straw results in a small reduction in calories but a much higher loss of protein, vitamins, and fermentability compared to feeding hay.
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Beware of External Parasite Health Threats to Horses during Cold Weather
External parasites such as mites are not only a nuisance, but can also be a source of serious health threats to horses during cold winter weather.
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Newly Published Study Confirms Benefits of Hay Steaming over Soaking
Steaming proved most effective in reducing the overall bacteria populations in hay and it maintained the diversity of bacteria naturally found in dry hay.
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Improving Your Horse's Topline
A calorie count, evaluation of the digestibility of the diet and, if necessary, checking for underlying diseases will help locate the problem when it comes to a horse's topline.
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What to Expect During Equine Dental Exams
Out of nearly 4,500 horse owners, 73% indicated their horse was showing at least one behavior associated with dental pain.
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Winter Priorities for Best Practices Horse Health Care
Less daylight plus inclement weather during the winter season tend to cause horse owners to spend less quality time with their horses.