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Gut Health and Horse Behavior: What's the Connection

Nichols refers to the intestinal microbiome as the second brain of a horse. The gut microbiome links nutrition and health as intestinal microbes harvest … See more

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Equine Cushing’s: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

WebEquine Cushing’s disease or Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) is caused by hyperplasia (enlargement) or adenoma (benign tumor) formation in the pars …

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Predicting and Preparing for Foaling Stable Management

WebThe ligaments around the mare’s pelvis will relax as the body prepares for foaling. “The body will feel spongey when you push on those hind muscles,” Zoller said, …

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Answering Your Horse Hydration Questions Stable Management

WebHorses typically display visual signs such as sunken eyes and a tucked-up appearance to the abdomen when dehydration levels approach 8-10%. “Most of the time, …

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Nutrition and Equine Behavior

WebMagnesium. Electrolytes are another area in nutrition that has been considered in equine behavior—specifically, magnesium supplements that claim to have …

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Why The Paperwork

WebA Coggins test is a blood test that samples a horse for the presence of equine infectious anemia (EIA), a virus similar to the human HIV virus. It is transmitted …

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Dr. Kellon’s Guidelines: Solid Nutrition and Healthy Hooves

WebDr. Kellon maintains that although trim and genetics are important factors, good nutrition also plays a vital role in hoof health with protein, fats, and minerals being …

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Health Awareness in Friesian Horses

WebThe nutrition and health experts at Kentucky Equine Research offer information about Friesian horses and some of the physical problems that afflict that …

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Normal Equine Standards of Care Stable Management

WebClean and available ice-free water is essential for basic health. Each horse needs a minimum of 5-12 gallons daily, and considerably more if exercised and/or during …

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Health Hazards of Mud on Horse Farms

WebA horse standing in deep, cold mud, in cold rainy weather, will be miserable. If the horse doesn’t have a dry place to lie down, the hair coat will also become matted and muddy. …

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Tail Rubbing in Horses: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and …

WebCommon causes for tail rubbing in horses. Seasonal tail rubbing is often a result of a hypersensitivity response to certain insects—in particular Culicoides …

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A Horse Owner's Guide to Preparing for Equine Emergencies

WebCheck beneath it twice a day, especially if your horse is rubbing the eye. • Add electrolytes to drinking water if your horse will drink, and especially following lengthy …

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How Can I Help My Horse Gain Weight

WebComplete feed pellets are another source of concentrated calories, containing about 25% grain blended with high fiber along with balanced vitamins and …

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Embryo Transfer: What You Should Know and Consider

WebOverall, the pregnancy rate through embryo transfer compares to the mare carrying her own foal. “With healthy young donor mares, and healthy young stallions, we …

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Normal Healthy Horse Parameters

WebThe following are normal vital signs; these can vary between individuals, so measure these over several days when the horse is healthy to determine your baseline. …

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Three Supplements Every Horse Needs

WebDr. Eleanor Kellon says that there are three basic supplements a horse needs: Salt, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E. “Even if your horse is on a supplemented feed …

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Best Manure Management Practices on Horse Farms

WebComposting. For horse owners with pasture or cropland, composting is typically the No. 1 recommended manure management option. Before fertilizers were …

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What Farms and Stables Can Learn From Winery Research

WebCredit: Photos.com While you might think you have some of your best ideas after a glass of wine, there are some things you can learn from the wine industry to help …

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Industry Groups Create Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

WebA broad-based group of Thoroughbred industry stakeholders announced today the establishment of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)—an organization …

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Adequan®i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) Availability

WebFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — MAY 13, 2013 — Due to renovations to our Shirley, NY factory, supplies of Adequan® i.m., the only polysulfated glycosaminoglycan …

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