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Horse Health

Fiber

Fiber Unlike humans, horses are able to extract energy from the fiber in their diet. The fiber is converted to…

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Question of the Week: Alfalfa for Arabians

Q: Can you feed a purebred Arabian straight alfalfa? I have an 8-year-old Arabian mare who is underweight. The vet…

12 years ago

Question of the Week: Ringbone

Q: My horse has been diagnosed with severe ringbone. I know he’ll never be ridden again, but I want to…

12 years ago

Equine Influenza

Equine influenza is a respiratory virus that is very common in horses. Highly contagious, this disease can be avoided with…

12 years ago

Feed for Need

If you are a pleasure rider or only work your horse hard occasionally, his diet will differ from that of…

12 years ago

Question of the Week: Pedal Osteitis

Q: I have a 5-year-old Paint gelding who has been diagnosed with pedal osteitis. I have done what my veterinarian…

12 years ago

Core Equine Vaccinations

We all know it’s important to vaccinate our horses, but do we really know a lot about the diseases we…

12 years ago

Vaccinating Foals: Make Sure Young Horses Have Vital Protection

You’ve spent many months planning and waiting for your new foal. It’s important that you take steps to protect him…

12 years ago

Pigeon Fever: What horse owners need to know

There has been a surge in reported cases of Pigeon Fever in Texas during the past year. With summer and…

13 years ago

Question of the Week: Fruit Trees in the Pasture

  Q: I have a nice pasture at my house and I’m thinking about bringing home a Miniature Horse. However,…

13 years ago