Managing 3 Common Equine Lamenesses
Horses that are diagnosed with a chronic lameness require a life-long management strategy that keeps them comfortable. It can be challenging to find [...]
Ingredients in Equine Dewormers
Ever wonder which deworming medication you should use and when? When you know which ingredients are designed to target specific parasites, the decision is [...]
Impaction Colic in Horses: Types and Treatment
Impaction colic is one of the most dreaded conditions horse owners and trainers encounter with their horses. The term “colic,” however, is vague and [...]
How Strangles Vaccines Work in Horses
Have you ever wondered how vaccines work in the horse’s body? John F. Timoney, MVB, MRCVS, MS, Ph.D., of the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine [...]
How Acupuncture Works in Horses
Acupuncture is a therapy that uses thin needles inserted at specific spots to aid in pain relief and healing. It’s not intended to replace [...]
Genetic Link to Early Embryo Loss in Mares
After your mare’s initial ultrasound confirms pregnancy, you’re elated. You’re already looking forward to what the future might hold for her foal. A follow-up [...]
Free Resource for Rating Your Horse’s Colic Risk
Colic is every horse owner’s worse nightmare. A free online tool can help you assess your horse’s risk factors for colic. The tool has [...]
Food Fight: Feeding A Horse Herd to Avoid Fights
Most scuffles at the feed “trough” don’t result in injury, but there is always that potential. Dominant horses may also push away those lower [...]
Fecal Egg Counts for Effective Deworming in Horses
It is not possible—or desirable—to eliminate worm burdens in horses. Instead, the goal is to eliminate diseases related to parasites. Fecal egg counts can [...]
Establishing a Baseline: Routine Bloodwork for Horses
Every year, your doctor likely recommends a blood test to monitor your cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, or other levels at that moment in time. [...]