Recent News for Seasonal Care
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Stormy Weather and Horses
December 01, 1998
The good news is that horses are naturally well-equipped to weather practically everything that winter can dish out. They are far more tolerant of cold conditions than we poor hairless humans are; in fact, horses tend to be far more stressed by heat ... Read More
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Frozen Pipes...Are You Prepared For Winter?
November 13, 1998
On February 5, 1996, Freddie and Erica Chalmers of South Carolina went off to work as they would any other day. However, this would be no ordinary day for the Chalmerses. When they returned home that evening, their home had... Read More
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Veterinarian's Input On Olympics Horse Events Has Had Global Impact
October 16, 1998
The 1996 Summer Olympics may be over, but a success story involving veterinary medicine and horses that went virtually unnoticed then has had a lasting impact. Despite the heat and humidity... Read More
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Texas Horses Cooler Than Humans In Sweltering Heat At Racetracks
July 24, 1998
The United States is experiencing a record-setting summer, with temperatures in the Southwest topping the 100-degree mark day after day. The suspects among the causes of this heat streak range from global warming to La Niña,... Read More
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Cooling Overheated Horses
July 01, 1998
Q: With summer upon us, I am concerned about exercising my horse in hot weather. What can I do to make sure my horse is properly cooled out? Are there steps I can take before, during, and after exercise? ... Read More
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Summer Haircoat Tips
June 01, 1998
A guide to ensure your horse's hair coat stays healthy all summer long.... Read More
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Warming Up In Winter
February 01, 1998
Before the summer Olympic Games were held in Atlanta, Ga., considerable research effort went into studying how the horse is affected by heat and humidity. As a result of this research, veterinarians at the Olympics were well prepared to help the... Read More
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Frostbite in Horses
February 01, 1998
Those of us that live in Northern climes have felt it--the chilly, tingly, numbing feeling of ears, nose, fingers, or toes exposed too long to cold. If exposure to frigid temperatures continues, frostbite can occur. Fortunately, Mother... Read More
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Winter Hoof Care For Horses
January 01, 1998
Most normal-footed horses should benefit from a few months without shoes and nails, although they still will require trimming. Hoof growth tends to slow a bit in the winter, but you still should have the farrier come, particularly if the feet... Read More
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Should I Blanket My Horse?
November 01, 1997
I have a 4-year-old Thoroughbred filly that I am preparing for winter. When is it appropriate to blanket her, and when would she be better off without a blanket? ... Read More
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Electrolytes and Endurance Horses
November 01, 1997
Not all horses are alike in their needs for electrolyte replacement after strenuous exertion. Some deplete the... Read More
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Skin Diseases in Horses
October 01, 1997
A horse's skin is vital to the animal's survival. It serves as its anatomical boundary and as the principal organ of communication between the horse and the environment in which it lives. As is the case with other body components, the skin of a... Read More
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No Sweat: Anhidrosis
July 01, 1997
Heat builds up rapidly in the body of an exercising horse and must be quickly dissipated if thermal injury is to be prevented. For the normal horse, this is not all that much of a problem. Like man, the horse cools its body by sweating, and this... Read More
