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âWith more research toward understanding the changes in microbiota in the horse's gut and what influences these changes, it is possible technology will be used in the future to help manage syndromes such as EMS.â
A follow-up study is being done to help to identify whether additional starch or sugar is the main driver for the insulin response and further define the likely NSC threshold range.
Ascarids are the primary parasite concern in foals and weanlings, while small strongyles are considered the primary parasite risk in adult horse populations.
Horse Coupon Book and Purina have joined forces to offer substantial discounts to thousands of horse owners across the country. Purina will feature five exclusive offers in the 2012 Horse Coupon Book, which will be released this November. In addition,
With the discovery of new cases of strangles at the Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue, the self-imposed quarantine has been extended for approximately another thirty days. Strangles is a bacterial caused disease that is highly contagious.
As any horse owner knows, lameness is the most common ailment to affect horses. Now, a University of Missouri equine veterinarian, Kevin Keegan, has developed a system to effectively assess this problem using motion detection. This system has been refe
 Guidelines for Retraining Thoroughbred Racehorses has been released by AAEP. The document includes considerations for potential health issues and the costs involved. The developed guidelines are designed to help veterinarians and adoption groups
Stress = Obesity. Thatâs right. Stress is keeping your horse fat. And the main source of stress for most horses? Restricting forage.
Dr. Caroline Loos recommends that the key to joint health is prevention, and this can be best achieved by utilizing high quality feed throughout the horse's life.