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Teamwork Is Key To Keeping Navicular Horses Going

September 26, 2016 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing
Source: Michigan State University Extension
Suddenly your horse is lame. You wrack your brain trying to determine why; perhaps it’s a stone bruise, maybe the farrier has some insight, or maybe your horse needs chiropractic care. Once you’ve found no solution in those areas, you decide to call in the veterinarian. A simple lameness exam and flexion test can give you some insight into why your horse is lame. Finally, radiographs confirm what your vet suspects as the issue: navicular disease.
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Educating Your Clients on Supplements

Vitamins, minerals, amino acids and even algae can support healthy feet and joints
By Heather Smith Thomas posted on September 12, 2016 | Posted in Clients, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition
Proper equine nutrition is pivotal in support of healthy feet and joints. However, it’s not always attainable without some help. There are a number of supplements on the market today that help horse owners provide an adequate and balanced diet with the goal of improving hoof strength and growth, as well as protecting joints from wear-and-tear problems.
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Research Journal: September/October 2016

The information, ideas and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the United States Department of Agriculture.
By Albert Kane posted on September 12, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Diseases, Lamenesses
A postmortem study examined the records of 241 horses at least 15 years old that died following admission to a veterinary teaching hospital over a 10-year period to investigate their causes of death, including the relationship to pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).
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