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Dr. Getty Advises: Protein Quality Counts
Did you know that there are literally hundreds of different proteins in a horseâs body? Dr. Juliet Getty offers this mini-lesson to help the horse owner or caretaker understand the importance of feeding high-quality protein to optimize the horseâs hea
Horse Tendon Injury Ligament Repair Recovery Wrap Launched
ZamarUK has launched a new, improved horse tendon injury repair wrap kit, which can help to speed up recovery from torn ligaments, tendon damage and more.
AAEP Foundation Equine Disaster Relief Fund Now Accepting Donations to Aid Hurricane Florence Victims
Hurricane authorities indicate that horses are being relocated inland, putting a strain on facilities and caregivers, while other horses become stranded in flooded flatlands.
New Guidelines on Preventing and Treating 'Equine Strep Throat'
Strangles, the 'strep throat' of horses is caused by a Streptococcus bacterium and is highly contagious.
Hock Shields Are a Simple Solution in the Struggle Against Sores on Horses
âIf a horse has a hock injury or bed sore, repeated laying down can aggravate it and prevent healing. Some sores just become larger and/or deeper, and the healing process cannot take place unless a protective layer is placed over it.â
Don't Forget: Protect Your Horse with ColiCare
âThe American Association of Equine Practitioners estimates 900,000 horses will colic each year in the U.S. alone.â
Changes in Gut Microflora in Horses Could Provide Early Warning of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
"With more research toward understanding the changes in microbiota and what influences these changes, it is possible this technology will be used in the future to help in management of syndromes such as EMS in equines.â
Winter Horse Management: Don’t Forget Electrolytes
"Horse owners often associate electrolyte supplementation with warm weather, but the need for electrolytes depends entirely on the amount of work and sweat loss taking place, so for certain horses, supplementation is important during winter weather.â
Improving Diagnosis of Colic in Horses - New Studies Pave the Way
âColic is the most common emergency problem in horses and is one of the main causes of death because of the range of different causes from intestinal spasms to the gut dying due to becoming trapped.â
'Camera Pill Endoscopy' A Powerful New Tool for Diagnosing Horse Ailments
âThe horse for the capsule endoscopy research is fitted with sensors and a data recorder for the approximately eight-hour test run..â