Nancy S. Loving, DVM
Nancy S. Loving, DVM, owns Loving Equine Clinic in Boulder, Colo., and has a special interest in managing the care of sport horses. Her recent book, All Horse Systems Go, is a comprehensive veterinary care and conditioning resource in full color that covers all facets of horse care (available at www.exclusivelyequine.com or by calling 800/582-5604). She has also authored the books Go the Distance as a resource for endurance horse owners, Conformation and Performance, and First Aid for Horse and Rider in addition to many veterinary articles for both horse owner and professional audiences.
Articles by Nancy Loving
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
Tumors and Treatments
August 31, 2012
These lumps and bumps can mean trouble, but researchers are making headway in defining tumor treatment strateg Read More
How Much Does a Horse Cost?
August 01, 2012
A look at what it really costs to own a horse besides the initial purchase price. Read More
Horse Feed Storage and Preservation
June 01, 2012
Buy quality hay and grain and store it in cool, dry places to preserve nutrient content and prevent spoilage. Read More
Gallium Nitrate and <i>R. Equi</i> Shedding (AAEP 2011)
April 02, 2012
Treatment of mares with oral gallium nitrate significantly reduced fecal concentrations of virulent R. equi. Read More
Equine Colic Management and Long-Term Survival
April 01, 2012
Colic survival rates have improved greatly over the years, but timely treatment and diligent aftercare still a Read More
Effects of Behavior-Modifying Drug Investigated (AAEP 2011)
March 31, 2012
Fluphenazine, a human antipsychotic drug, has drawbacks that often preclude its use in horses. Read More
Equine Head Flexion and Airway Inflammation (AAEP 2011)
March 22, 2012
Vets examined upper airway obstruction in horses being ridden and when displaying "normal" head carriage. Read More
New Insulin Resistance Test Method for Horses (AAEP 2011)
March 20, 2012
The new test correlated well with the conventional insulin-sensitivity test and it was repeatable. Read More
Equine Electrolyte Use and Gastric Emptying (AAEP 2011)
March 15, 2012
An effective electrolyte supplement replaces ion and water loss during exercise, one researcher said. Read More
Bute and Banamine: Avoid Using Together (AAEP 2011)
March 13, 2012
Research indicates that combining NSAIDs achieved no better results than using either drug alone. Read More
Nonstructural Carb Tolerance in Healthy Horses (AAEP 2011)
March 05, 2012
"A moderate intake of NSC (30% of total DE) is perfectly fine for non-obese normal horses," Pagan concluded. Read More
The Role of Epidemiology in Equine Practice (AAEP 2011)
March 01, 2012
Epidemiology, the study of determinants of disease in populations, is important for managing horse health. Read More
Effects of Tramadol Use in Horses (AAEP 2011)
February 26, 2012
Previous studies failed to achieve in horses what are considered therapeutic tramadol plasma levels in humans. Read More
Resolving Horse Choke with an Antispasmodic Drug (AAEP 2011)
February 16, 2012
Buscopan has been accepted as effective treatment for simple choke in other countries for 40 years. Read More
Equine Supplements and Nutritional Requirements (AAEP 2011)
January 31, 2012
If a horse eats an adequate diet there might be no need for supplementation without a specific deficiency. Read More
Equine Rhinitis in Respiratory Infection Cases (AAEP 2011)
January 23, 2012
In one study of horses with acute respiratory disease, researchers found rhinitis in 42% of affected animals. Read More
Sporting Activity After Colic Surgery in Horses (AAEP 2011)
January 20, 2012
In the current study most horses successfully returned to their prior athletic function after colic surgery. Read More
EHV-1: What We Know and What We Learned (AAEP 2011)
January 20, 2012
The multistate outbreak in 2011 illustrated the need for infectious disease control in the equine community. Read More
EHV-1 Inactivated Vaccine Efficacy Tested (AAEP 2011)
January 16, 2012
Past studies showed that vaccines were only sometimes effective in preventing development of viremia. Read More
Seasonal Effects on Texas Cushing's Test Results (AAEP 2011)
January 03, 2012
Season variations in ACTH levels are found in some geographic areas, while no changes take place in others. Read More
A New Navicular Vantage
January 01, 2012
Technological advances such as MRI have given veterinarians a closer look at navicular syndrome. Read More
Nutritional Support for Horse Hooves
November 15, 2011
The complex equine hoof relies on important nutritional building blocks for strength and integrity. Read More
Endotoxemia Explained
November 01, 2011
Endotoxin release--which happens when the bowel's checks and balances are altered--causes serious issues. Read More
Pigeon Fever in Horses: Manifestations and Complications
July 12, 2011
Treating a Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis with complications can be a challenging task for Read More
