Navicular disease in the horse is a common lameness condition impacting equine athletes of all disciplines, but with varying degrees. The condition results in ongoing heel pain associated with soft tissue damage and navicular bone remodeling, which occurs progressively over time. The horses impacted by navicular […]
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The digestive microbiome in the horse is a crucial organ system within an organ system that impacts health and soundness. This ‘unseen’ population of microorganisms when in balance is vital for overall health, proper digestion, performance, recovery, and healing. Unfortunately, too many horses experience upset in
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Inflammation is at the core of most horse related lameness and health conditions. The cellular process is present, contributing to a high level of dysfunction and even degeneration, but we are often left with the ultimate question as to how to aid the situation. Many current
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Upwards of 80% of all lameness conditions in the horse are directly connected to poor hoof or foot health. That is a staggering number and considering that the foot is often overlooked, it makes us wonder what would happen IF we looked at the foot more
Cur-OST EQ Sole & Tendon Therapy; Promoting Hoof Health in the Horse Read More »
Cancer in the dog and cat is ever increasing in our veterinary society, often mirroring that which is evident in people. These cases create significant stress upon the pets, the owners, and the veterinarians as the precise treatment course and prognosis are often uncertain. The rise
Whole food nutrition. What does that mean to most of you, as horse owners? Do you see nutrition in your horse as something that comes in a bag of grain, a bale of hay, or do you feel there is more that can be done? Maybe
Solution to the Problem; Whole Foods vs Processed in the Horse Read More »
The ‘hot’ horse. Covered in sweat often for no reason. Irritated, agitated, poor stamina, poor recovery, and often followed with an unruly behavior pattern. Some can even hinge on the edge of becoming anhidrosis cases or become more prone to E.I.P.H. . We’ve all seen them
The stress response is an ongoing problem in almost every horse, which can impact their mental and overall health. It can also dramatically predispose them to the development of injuries and the recovery of damaged tissues. Realizing that the stress response is a key player in
Stress. It’s a part of life and ever more present in our human lives in the past couple of decades. Is it a part of our equine companion’s lives? Absolutely. On more levels than you care to know or realize. The stress response in the horse
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For decades we as veterinarians and horse owners have struggled with many equine health conditions and even soundness. It seems like in the past 20 years, we have made no further progress in the management of laminitis, metabolic concerns, sore feet, tendon injuries, allergies, EIPH, anhidrosis,
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