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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.
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Fact Sheet
Equine Supplements
May 1, 2010
Supplements, or nutraceuticals, are thought to have some beneficial effects for horses.
Fact Sheet
Feeding Geriatric Horses
May 1, 2010
Aging equines that can’t properly chew or digest their food need special nutritional care.
Fact Sheet
Feeding Easy Keepers
May 1, 2010
The term "easy keepers" refers to horses and ponies that maintain or gain weight on a minimum amount of food.
Fact Sheet
Hoof Supplements
May 1, 2010
Oral supplements might be indicated for horses with dry, cracked, or brittle hooves.
Fact Sheet
Vitamins and Minerals
May 1, 2010
They represent only a tiny portion of your horse’s feed intake, but they pack a nutritional wallop.
Fact Sheet
Composting
May 1, 2010
Composting is an economical and efficient method for managing equine manure. Learn more with this free report.
Fact Sheet
Anhidrosis in Horses
Apr 19, 2010
Anhidrosis: About 5-10% of horses are unable to sweat, which means they do not perform well as athletes.
Convention Report
Neurology
Mar 17, 2010
Coverage of equine neurology topics at the 2010 American Association for Equine Practitioners Convention.
Special Report
Muscles, Tendons, & Ligaments
Jan 28, 2010
A horse's motion is achieved from the highly integrated interaction between muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Special Report
The Horse's Digestive System
Jan 28, 2010
Brush up on your knowledge about how the horse's digestive tract functions.
Special Report
Weighty Issues
Nov 25, 2009
Owners can lower equine obesity by replacing grain rations with a fiber-rich, low-carbohydrate diet.
Convention Report
Kester News Hour
Mar 17, 2009
Top 2008 equine studies include lawsonia, EPM, heart murmurs, etc., at the AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
9 Keys to Equine Nutrition
Mar 17, 2009
Lydia F. Gray, DVM, MA, described 9 keys to understanding equine nutrition at the 2008 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Lameness Research
Mar 17, 2009
Lameness was an important topic at the 2008 AAEP Convention. Topics included arthritis treatment among others.
Convention Report
AAEP 2007 Convention Complete Coverage
Feb 12, 2009
A complete wrap-up of the 2007 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention held in Orlando, Fla.
Special Report
Fields and Fences
Feb 12, 2009
There's a whole lot more to grazing management than simply turning your horses out when the pastures green up.
Special Report
Older Horses: Respecting Our Elders
Jan 6, 2009
Seasonal tips for enhancing & even extending the life of an older horse.
Special Report
12 Months of Feeding Tips
Jan 6, 2009
A 12-month rundown of some of the year’s most important feeding concerns.
Special Report
Managing Joint Health
Jan 6, 2009
Tips for year-round equine joint health and management.
Convention Report
Kester News Hour
Aug 15, 2008
A variety of topics were highlighted during the reinvented Kester News Hour at the 2007 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Arthritis in Horses
Aug 15, 2008
Treatments for osteoarthritis in horses, including doxycycline, as discussed at the 2007 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Digestive Health in Horses
Aug 15, 2008
Experts at the 2007 AAEP Convention discussed multiple topics related to equine digestive health.
Convention Report
Horse Management
Aug 15, 2008
General management topics were discussed at the 2007 AAEP convention: poisoning, dentistry, acupuncture & more
Convention Report
Nutrition Update
Aug 15, 2008
Nutrition topics from the 2007 AAEP Convention included endocrine disorders, feeding tips, and more.
