Author: Tamet Gould

Can Tiludronate be Used in Horse Joints?

Despite being a relatively new drug used in veterinary medicine, some equine practitioners are already prescribing tiludronate for “off-label” use in horses with other conditions

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Vitamins and Horses

Vitamins are tiny organic compounds with a huge impact on the health and well-being of your horse.

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Young Horse Digestive Health

Owners and managers of young horses must ensure adequate colostrum intake and passive transfer of immunity at birth….

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Understanding Senior Horse Feeds

Dental problems are a common problem among aging horses. Poor dentition creates a snowball effect of health issues that leads to malnutrition, which inevitably leads to weight loss. Thus, having your older horse on an appropriate proper diet is essential in prolonging their health.

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Horse Hair Analysis to Detect Chronic Selenium Toxicity

Selenium is important for a number of equine bodily functions, but too much of this trace mineral can be seriously bad news for horses

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Rehabilitation Exercises from the Ground

When a horse suffers a musculoskeletal injury, the following events typically include a diagnosis, treatment, and return to soundness

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Study: Boots, Wraps Increase Leg Heat During Exercise

Tendon boots help protect horses’ front legs from injuries such as hoof strikes or collisions with jumps

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Study: Vets Disagree on Equine Neurologic Assessments

Researchers noted, this could lead to an “inaccurate or unreliable assessment of an underlying problem (which) might lead to misdiagnosis or inappropriate further testing and treatments.”

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Developing the Sport Horse: Common Injuries

We’ll highlight three common injuries and different modalities that can help your horse onto the road to recovery (and a few preventive tips). And, we’ll outline different treatments to help manage the injuries discussed in an easy-to-read table.

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Tips for Preparing Your Older Horse for Winter

With the cold weather almost upon us, we must take into account several important considerations for preparing and maintaining older horses

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Sesamoid Injuries

Two little bones sitting at the back of the fetlock both amaze and confound veterinarians.

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Understanding the Biomechanics of Lameness

Equine locomotion seems like a sophisticated thing. All those delicate bones, joints, tendons, and muscles must move in tandem to propel the horse’s large body forward at varying speeds. Read complete article

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Benefits of Feeding Fats to Horses

Research showed that their blood glucose levels decreased less, and for a shorter duration, than did those horses on high-carb diets. ……

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Rehabilitating Horses with Back Problems

Time-tested mobilization exercises and cutting-edge physical therapy techniques.

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