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A library of free, informative fact sheets, special reports and convention reports to help you manage your horse's health care needs.
Fact Sheet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Not all fats or fatty acids are created equal; some are more beneficial than others for horses.
Special Report
12 Signs of Good Equine Health
Learn about normal equine vital signs and what they mean about your horse in this information-packed report.
Special Report
Seven Senior Horse Facts
Dr. Nancy Loving discusses the special needs of senior horses, including diet, nutrition, exercise, and more.
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Fact Sheet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
May 17, 2013
Not all fats or fatty acids are created equal; some are more beneficial than others for horses.
Fact Sheet
Hay Soaking
Apr 30, 2013
Soaking hay prior to feeding horses can offer many benefits for respiratory, metabolic, and genetic disorders.
Fact Sheet
Equine Respiratory System
Mar 13, 2013
Equine respiratory system dysfunction is an important cause of exercise intolerance and poor performance.
Fact Sheet
Failure of Passive Transfer
Feb 5, 2013
Failure of passive transfer is the process by which mares pass antibodies on to their foals via the colostrum.
Fact Sheet
Heaves in Horses
Feb 4, 2013
Heaves is a chronic, debilitating problem similar to asthma in humans for horses.
Fact Sheet
Rhodococcus equi
Feb 1, 2013
Rhodococcus equi is well known for its ability to cause severe pneumonia and more in young foals.
Fact Sheet
Prebiotics and Probiotics
Dec 20, 2012
Prebiotics and probiotics are dietary supplements for horses to help prevent or treat certain illnesses.
Fact Sheet
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)
Nov 8, 2012
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is the most commonly diagnosed neurologic disease in horses.
Fact Sheet
Compounding Drugs
May 1, 2012
In equine medicine, no FDA-approved formulation for compounded drugs is licensed for horses.
Fact Sheet
West Nile Virus (WNV)
Apr 18, 2012
West Nile Virus (WNV) causes a potentially fatal encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord)
Fact Sheet
Gastric Ulcers
Feb 2, 2012
Diet and management changes as well as some drugs might help prevent gastric ulcer development in horses.
Fact Sheet
Stem Cell Therapy
Nov 17, 2011
Regenerative stem cell therapy is being used to help facilitate tendon and ligament injury healing in horses.
Fact Sheet
Feeding Performance Horses
Oct 18, 2011
Review athletic and performance horses' nutritional needs and determine if your feeding program is working.
Fact Sheet
Common Hoof Problems
Oct 18, 2011
Horse hooves can be plagued by many problems. Explore common hoof problems and learn how to prevent them.
Fact Sheet
Insect Control
Oct 18, 2011
Reduce your horse farm's insect populations by eliminating breeding areas and using pest control strategies.
Fact Sheet
Equine Herpesvirus-1
Jun 2, 2011
Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1, rhinopneumonitis) is a highly contagious infection that is widespread.
Fact Sheet
Platelet-Rich Plasma
Apr 1, 2011
Platelet-rich plasma is a regenerative therapy that can be used to treat horses with tendon/ligament injuries.
Fact Sheet
Shock Wave Therapy
Mar 23, 2011
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive modality used to stimulate healing.
Fact Sheet
Diarrhea
Feb 28, 2011
When a horse's fluid absorption is compromised, diarrhea can result.
Fact Sheet
Ammonia and Respiratory Health
Sep 22, 2010
High ammonia levels in barns can be detrimental to horses' respiratory health. Know how to keep them low.
Fact Sheet
Laminitis
Jul 15, 2010
A guide to laminitis, a "crippling lameness" that shortens horses' working lives and can require euthanasia.
Fact Sheet
Feeding Broodmares
Jul 8, 2010
Proper broodmare nutrition is one of the most important contributors to a successful breeding program.
Fact Sheet
Insulin Resistance
Jul 8, 2010
Equine Insulin Resistance is a reduction in sensitivity to insulin that decreases the ability of glucose to be
Fact Sheet
Foaling
Jul 1, 2010
Foaling: what are the considerations and helpful steps you can take to provide a normal foaling for your mare?
