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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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Navicular Syndrome
Jun 29, 2010
Navicular Syndrome desribes chronic forelimb lameness caused by pain stemming from the navicular bone.
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Electrolytes
May 11, 2010
Loss of electrolytes has far-reaching consequences, impacting virtually all of the horse's body systems.
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Allergies in Horses
May 11, 2010
Allergies in horses can be performance-limiting, painful, and unsightly--and expensive to diagnose and treat.
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Cloning Horses and Other Equids
May 1, 2010
In the equine world, cloning refers to the production of a foal that has the exact same DNA as the donor horse
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Identification Methods for Horses
May 1, 2010
Permanent, tamper-resistant, and accurate identification of horses provides positive proof of ownership.
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Deworming
May 1, 2010
A general guide to deworming your horse, including common parasites, dewormer options and proper scheduling.
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Composting
May 1, 2010
Composting is an economical and efficient method for managing equine manure. Learn more with this free report.
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Ultrasonography for Horses
May 1, 2010
Equine practitioners use ultrasound machines to help diagnose a number of physical abnormalities.
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Pain Management
May 1, 2010
Using pain management for horses is important to ensure no horse experiences pain unnecessarily.
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Equine Lameness
May 1, 2010
Get the facts on lameness in horses, from causes of the disorder to diagnosis, treatment and future prognosis.
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Equine Joint Injections
May 1, 2010
Equine joint injections can help veterinarians diagnose lameness or medicate a horse's painful joint.
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Equine Arthritis
May 1, 2010
Equine arthritis refers to an inflammation of the joint, and there are four different types.
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Vitamins and Minerals
May 1, 2010
They represent only a tiny portion of your horse’s feed intake, but they pack a nutritional wallop.
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Hoof Supplements
May 1, 2010
Oral supplements might be indicated for horses with dry, cracked, or brittle hooves.
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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.
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Feeding Geriatric Horses
May 1, 2010
Aging equines that can’t properly chew or digest their food need special nutritional care.
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Equine Supplements
May 1, 2010
Supplements, or nutraceuticals, are thought to have some beneficial effects for horses.
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Equine Joint Supplements
May 1, 2010
Get the facts on choosing an equine joint supplement, including a seven-step quality evaluation process.
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Tendons and Ligaments
May 1, 2010
Knowing the structure and function of your horse’s tendons and ligaments can help you keep him healthy.
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Joint Structure and Function
May 1, 2010
There are three types of equine joints: synovial, fibrous, and cartilaginous
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Equine Upper Airway
May 1, 2010
Understand the structure and function of the equine upper respiratory system to understand horses' breathing.
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Cardiology: The Equine Heart
May 1, 2010
Cardiac disease is one of the most common causes of "poor performance" in athletic horses.
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Tying-up in Horses
May 1, 2010
Tying-up, also known as azoturia, set fast, or Monday morning disease, is a common equine muscle disease.
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Equine Metabolic Syndrome
May 1, 2010
Equine metabolic syndrome typically effects easy keeper horses and is a metabolic and hormonal disorder.
