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Zoetis Reaffirms Its Commitment to Horses and Their Caregivers Through a Horse-First Equine Portfolio Brand Launch
New campaign by Zoetis stresses delivering high-quality care for horses to reciprocate all that they deliver for their caregivers.
Spread of CEM May Pose Threat to Horse Industry
According to a report by the Veterinary Health Science Department at Oklahoma State University, Contagious Equine Metritis or CEM which was once thought to have been eliminated in the US is causing concerns in the horse industry. According to reports, mor
Equine Reproductive Maturity in Mares and Stallions
Dramatic physical and mental changes occur in horses as they transition from playful colt or filly stage to the adolescent stage and on to becoming a stallion or a mare.
Vets and Horse Owners Implement New Deworming Strategy
When Kevin Nelson, DVM, Union Grove, Wis., hosted a barbecue and fecal egg testing party, it was the most well-attended educational and social event Bristol Veterinary Services had ever sponsored. Barbecue and fecal egg testing? Thatâs right.
Probiotics – the Strain Matters When It Comes to Horses
In the past, strains of probiotics used in equine products were based on what was beneficial in people, but now equine specific species have been identified.
When It Comes to Horse Health, Omega-6 Gets a Bum Rap
Leukotrienes from omega-6 are mediators of inflammation but inflammation is a reaction for defense, cleaning up damaged tissue and helping to heal.
The Value of Knowing Your Horse's Worm Count History
Horses are individuals and there is no good reason to subject all horses to the exact same worm control treatment.
Gentle Horse Training – Fairly Tale or….
Since horses are genetically wired to require a herd leader at all times even in my herd of two, me and my horse, I needed to be the herd leader to be safer.
Horses Prone to Ulcers May Need Supplements
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome occurs in approximately 60 to 90 percent of the adult horse population and 25 to 50 percent of foals depending on age, overall performance, and situations related to daily life of the horse.
Why Understanding Horses' Gut Microbiome Is Important for Horse Owners
Equines are unable to produce the chemicals and enzymes needed to break down fibrous plant cells and have formed a partnership with microscopic inhabitants of their gut for digestive purposes.