Recent News for Older Horse Care
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Older Creature Comforts
June 06, 2013
I'm concerned about my senior horse's mental happiness. How can I keep him comfortable and happy?... Read More
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Senior Horse Care Strategies
June 01, 2013
Aging for horses means strength and flexibility diminish, as well as they body's ability to handle infection.... Read More
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Vaccination Recommendations for PPID and EMS Horses
May 28, 2013
How should a senior horse with equine Cushing's disease and equine metabolic syndrome be vaccinated?... Read More
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PPID Risk Factors in Horses Studied
May 02, 2013
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of and risk factors for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).... Read More
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Current Diagnostic Options for PPID
April 15, 2013
A two-tier series of tests can help equine practitioners confirm a PPID diagnosis, one veterinarian said.... Read More
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Supplement to Support Post-Surgical Joint Health (AAEP 2012)
March 31, 2013
A supplement fed after osteochondral fragment removal could help reduce post-surgical joint inflammation.... Read More
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Selecting the Best Joint Therapy Approach (AAEP 2012)
March 05, 2013
One veterinarian reviews different non-steroidal joint medications commonly used in equine joint therapy.... Read More
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Top Medicine Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
February 04, 2013
Dr. Stephen Reed recaps studies on endocrinology, neurologic and muscle disorders, foal health, and more.... Read More
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Joint Supplement Choices
February 01, 2013
Nutraceuticals such as joint supplements have become popular preventative therapies for equine osteoarthritis.... Read More
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Loose Stools in Old Age
January 15, 2013
My old gelding is generally healthy, but lately he developed loose stools. Is there something I'm missing?... Read More
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Participants Sought for Study on Resveratrol's Effects on Hock Lameness
January 15, 2013
Researchers are seeking horses for a study investigating resveratrol as a possible osteoarthritis treatment.... Read More
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Univ. of Edinburgh Online Equine Nutrition Course Begins Jan. 28
January 11, 2013
More than 10,000 individuals have already signed up to take part in the course on horse nutrition.... Read More
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Kentucky Round-Up Announces Educational Speaker Series
January 10, 2013
The event will feature an educational speaker series for parents, novice horse owners, and advanced horsemen. ... Read More
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New Bolton Center Presents Lecture on Metabolic Disease in Horses
January 03, 2013
The lecture will focus on diagnosis and management of metabolic disorders, such as EMS and PPID.... Read More
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Bute for Old Bones
December 25, 2012
My vet wants my 38-year-old on bute forever. Is there anything else that could help him with no side effects?... Read More
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Study Examines Osteoarthritis Formation after Fetlock Injury
November 24, 2012
A single impact injury did not cause generalized osteoarthritis in the fetlock during the study period.... Read More
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Managing Equine Arthritis on a Budget
November 14, 2012
Veterinarians can keep diagnostic costs lower by using as much information from routine tests as possible.... Read More
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Age for Onset of Osteoarthritis
November 13, 2012
At what age is osteoarthritis likely to start in a horse?... Read More
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Diagnosing, Treating Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Older Horses
November 08, 2012
Geriatric horses often suffer tendon and ligament injuries for reasons unique to their age group.... Read More
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Osteoarthritis Versus Arthritis: What's the Difference?
November 06, 2012
What's the difference between osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis?... Read More
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Advances in Equine Joint Pain Management
November 05, 2012
One researcher evaluated pharmacologic methods of osteoarthritis management and recent pain control advances.... Read More
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Conditioning Joint Cartilage through Early Exercise
November 02, 2012
Exercising foals helps condition articular cartilage and delay future joint disorders, one veterinarian says.... Read More
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What Causes Equine Cushing's Disease?
October 30, 2012
What causes Cushing's disease, and why does it seem like it's so prevalent in our horses?... Read More
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Promoting Lifelong Equine Joint Health
October 01, 2012
Balanced nutrition, sensible exercise, and prompt treatment can help a horse's joints function comfortable pas... Read More
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EMS, PPID Focus of Second Equine Endocrinology Summit
September 27, 2012
Endocrinology researchers met to discuss equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and equine Cushing's disease (PPID).... Read More
