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 […]
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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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Laminitis doesn’t have to be frustrating in most cases. Better outcomes can be readily achieved through an understanding of the process at hand, and through utilization of other therapies outside of the traditional ‘normal’. In part one of this article, we discussed considerations or factors involved
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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 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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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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Ulcers and hindgut problems are rampant in the equine community, resulting in high use of medications and dramatically impacting performance. Most owner continue to battle these problems on a daily basis with little results gained, even with high use of costly medications. In many instances, we are literally chasing our own tails, as even with these therapies, we are not addressing the main problem. Are there better options available?
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Metabolic syndrome is a name applied to a collective group of risk factors that raise the risk of other health conditions. In humans, we see a rise in the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, vascular disorders, neurodegenerative conditions and many others. In horses, we generally see an increased risk for insulin resistance, Cushing’s disease and laminitis. The term ‘metabolic’ actually implies an alteration in cellular metabolism or biochemical processes, but is often quickly associated with a state of increased body weight or obesity. The syndrome is actually complex, involving many pathways, but as with other conditions, with a more indepth understanding comes better management.
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Stress is something that we all encounter daily whether if we are animal or human. Stressors are the reason as to why we adapt and hopefully overcome new challenges, whether if that is a new task at work, a new exercise routine or environmental changes. It is what hopefully makes us stronger, more resilient. Those stressors create a stress response in our body, which then we hopefully adapt to over time. The question is how much stress is our body supposed to handle, or that body of our equine companions or even pets, and how does prolonged stressor exposure impact health, recovery and even soundness or injury?
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