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Mar 28, 20232 min read

Kentucky Derby 2023 Early Contenders

As the Kentucky Derby approaches, horse racing fans around the world are gearing up for the most exciting two minutes in sports. This...

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Mar 28, 20231 min read

What Is The Primary "Healing" Nutrient In Performance Horses?

In trainer circles, zinc has developed a reputation as one of the primary "healing" nutrients and one of the prime contributors to male...

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The History of Horses: From Wild Creatures to Domesticated Companions

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Mar 27, 20232 min read

The History of Horses: From Wild Creatures to Domesticated Companions

he history of horses is a fascinating subject that stretches back thousands of years

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Equine-Assisted Learning: Developing Life Skills Through Horses

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Mar 27, 20233 min read

Equine-Assisted Learning: Developing Life Skills Through Horses

Equine-assisted learning (EAL) is a unique approach to personal and professional development that uses interactions with horses

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Horse Shows and Competitions: A Beginner's Guide to the World of Equine Sports

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Mar 27, 20233 min read

Horse Shows and Competitions: A Beginner's Guide to the World of Equine Sports

Participating in horse shows and competitions is a great way to showcase your horse's skills and training

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Mar 27, 20231 min read

Anabolic Nutrient Form Of B12

Vitamin B12 has been regarded in trainer circles as the primary energy vitamin. In fact, it is a common practice for performance horses...

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Mar 26, 20231 min read

Treating Chemical Burns In The Horse

Chemical burns usually result from contact with substances such as phenols (creosote), alkaline compounds (quicklime), or acids. Burns of...

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Mar 25, 20231 min read

Hepatitis In Horses

Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) is generally secondary to septicemia, viremia, and toxemia. cirrhosis of the liver, known as...

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Mar 23, 20231 min read

Popular Anti-Inflammatory Poultice For Your Horse

Unna's Paste Poultice is a popular anti-inflammatory poultice, which is used in treating sprains and strains. It consists of the...

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Mar 22, 20231 min read

Determining Bacterial or Viral Infection By A Horse's White Blood Cell Count

The white blood cells (WBC), unlike the RBCs, do not permanently reside within the bloodstream but travel into the body tissues to...

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Mar 22, 20231 min read

Can Horses Get Frostbite?

Frostbite is a burn caused by excessive cold and is most frequently found in young, sick, or injured horses living in climates with very...

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Mar 22, 20231 min read

Treatment Of Seborrheic Dermatitis In The Equine

Seborrhea is a skin condition that results in the scaling of the skin covering the neck and mane. As this condition worsens, the skin...

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Mar 21, 20231 min read

Griseofulvin: A Unique Antifungal Antibiotic For Your Horse

Griseofulvin is unique amongst antibiotics in that it accumulates in the stratum corneum and is highly effective against dermatophytes....

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Mar 20, 20231 min read

DMSO: Unique Healing Properties

The remarkable solvent properties of dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO) have been exploited in many ways to the advantage of drug action. It is...

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Mar 19, 20231 min read

A Horse Wormer: Immunostimulant?

Levamisole, best known as an anthelmintic, stimulates the immune system in immunologically incompetent animals. Levamisole affects all...

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The Joy of Horse Ownership: What You Need to Know Before Bringing Your Horse Home

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Mar 17, 20232 min read

The Joy of Horse Ownership: What You Need to Know Before Bringing Your Horse Home

Horse ownership can be a rewarding and enriching experience, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility.

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Horse Trail Riding: Essential Gear and Safety Tips for Your Next Adventure

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Mar 17, 20232 min read

Horse Trail Riding: Essential Gear and Safety Tips for Your Next Adventure

Horse trail riding is a popular activity for horse lovers of all levels. Whether you're an experienced rider or just starting out

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Horse Grooming 101: Tips and Techniques for Keeping Your Horse Looking Their Best

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Mar 17, 20232 min read

Horse Grooming 101: Tips and Techniques for Keeping Your Horse Looking Their Best

Grooming your horse is an important aspect of horse care

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Mar 16, 20231 min read

Banamine (flunixin meglumine): What is the primary clinical application in horses?

Flunixin meglumine has a relatively short elimination half-life in horses compared with most other species (horses 1.6-2.5 hours: cows: 8...

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Mar 16, 20231 min read

Clinical Applications Of Phenylbutazone In Horses

Phenylbutazone has been widely used in equine medicine for more than 30 years to treat lameness, especially chronic conditions such as...

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Mar 15, 20231 min read

Prevention Of Horses with Shelly, "Chalky" Hooves

A significant number of horses develop hoof cracks or sand cracks during dry weather due to excessive drying out of the hoof wall. In...

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Mar 14, 20231 min read

High GGT Level In Your Performance Horse And Significance

Increases in serum GGT activity are primarily indicative of cholestatic liver disease but may result from colonic displacement or the...

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Mar 13, 20232 min read

Is Your Horse A Dirt or Sand Eater And What Could Be The Dangers?

Some horses will paw and dig up clay and soil and eat it on a regular basis. Accidental ingestion of sand is common in horses grazing...

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Mar 13, 20232 min read

Why Does Your Horse Eat Manure?

The urge to sample, and then regularly eat their own manure, is relatively common amongst stabled and confined mature horses. Manure...

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