Laminitis in the horse can be a devastating condition, often instigated by a variety of circumstances or conditions. In many cases, there is no rhyme or reason to why the condition develops, or so it seems, and despite current therapies, problems persist from year to year. […]
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The microbiome in the horse’s digestive tract is a living entity of itself, almost like a separate organ system within the body. In states of health, the balance between species of bacteria, protozoa, and yeast is in harmony, while in states of disease, the opposite is
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As the saying goes, “no hoof, no horse.” The horse’s hoof is a vital component to soundness. Poor health and nutrition are often reflective in that hoof health. In many cases, the horse’s hoof is compromised in one form or another, leading and contributing to soundness
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The digestive tract of the horse is vast, encompassing about 100 ft in length from the stomach to the rectum. Each section of the gastrointestinal tract has its own job, and each section is influenced by health and balance in the other. In most cases, the
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Topline and cold back problems are common in the equine industry. In many cases, the problem is more cosmetic in the horse, i.e., loss of muscle tone to the topline or lumbar region. While in others, the problems extend into performance related issues, such as overt
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This is the question of the century for many horse owners. Determining what to feed your horse may seem like a complicated topic, but really it isn’t. Modern processed horse feeds, heavy marketing, and the internet have made matters more complex than they really are. We’ve
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The horse is just as predisposed to health ailments or lameness associated conditions as any human or athlete. A high majority of these health and lameness conditions are directly linked back to chronic inflammation on many levels. Nitric oxide plays an important role in over horse
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The horse is just as prone to anxiety as we are, believe it or not. Anxiety in the horse impacts their performance and ability to pay attention, but it also can dramatically impair their health. The anxiety problem in the horse industry is becoming a big
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Does my horse need a supplement? A very common question that is presented to me as a veterinarian and also one that I see on FB and other social media outlets. It’s a good question, but as with anything when it comes to health or soundness,
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Grain. They are a staple in the horse community. Processed or commercially available grain products are the most popular and there seems to be a grain blend for almost any health or performance issue. Considering the popularity of these commercial grains and the concurrent rise in
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