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Horse Health

Spring Tune-Up

Keeping your equine partner “healthy as a horse” is a worthy objective that can be achieved with some thoughtful strategies…

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Spring Checklist for Horse Owners

VETERINARY PROCEDURES Annual vaccinations Nutrition and body condition assessment Dentistry Sheath cleaning for male horses Final foaling preparations for pregnant mares…

12 years ago

Dewormer Chemical Classes

Click the image to download a .pdf of the dewormer chemical classes chart.Many veterinarians advise rotating different deworming “chemical classes” during…

12 years ago

New Thinking on Deworming

With all the highly effective dewormers readily available to horse owners today, it seems many veterinarians have removed themselves from…

12 years ago

Rabies reminders for horse owners after Colorado horse tests positive

Rabies is always fatal and there is no treatment once an animal is infected. However, a safe and effective vaccine…

12 years ago

Rotating Dewormer Classes

Rotating Classes All dewormers are not alike. Each dewormer has an active ingredient (chemical) to control parasites in your horse.…

12 years ago

Researchers warn of antibiotic resistance in horses

On Behalf of the Equine Research Coordination Group Though routinely discussed in human medicine, antibiotic resistance is rapidly becoming an…

12 years ago

Preventing arthritis in senior horses

Senior horses can continue to have happy, healthy careers with proper joint care and treatment. Photo: Leslie Potter "Oh, the…

12 years ago

A Good Start for Healthy Horse Joints

The challenges of training a young horse are almost as plentiful as the joys; the rewards of accomplishment can feel…

12 years ago

Pain Management for Horses

Your veterinarian will help you determine what type of pain management protocol is best for your horse. Photo: Leslie Potter…

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