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Latest Research Sheds Light On Horse Diseases

September 27, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Research sometimes has to accumulate incrementally over decades until a cohesive understanding emerges. In other situations, a single study can instantly and fundamentally change the dogma in a profound way.

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Monitor Fall Grazing To Prevent Equine Laminitis

September 25, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Horses are at increased risk for laminitis when grass begins to grow in the spring, providing abundant forage that is high in moisture and carbohydrates but low in fiber. Autumn is also a high-risk time for grazing horses for a somewhat different reason.

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Avoid Black Walnut Shavings In Horse Bedding

September 23, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses

Source: Kentucky Equine Research

Horses that come into contact with black walnut byproducts usually fall victim to laminitis. Repeat: usually, not might or could. The likelihood of laminitis is profound.

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Laminitis — Defined In Terms Everyone Can Understand

By Frank Lessiter posted on September 19, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses

Ever have a client with a first-time laminitic horse that had a hard time fully understanding what this dreadful disease is all about? If so, you might want to define it in the simple, harsh and easy-to-understand terms used by Bo Brock, a veterinarian in Lamesa, Texas.

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University Of Kentucky Taps Horohov To Lead Veterinary Department, Gluck

September 15, 2015 | Posted in Education, Lamenesses

Source: University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

David Horohov has been named chairman of the University of Kentucky’s Department of Veterinary Science and director of the Gluck Equine Research Center. Horohov will begin his appointment Sept. 23.

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Laminitis More Common In Winter, British Study Finds

World Horse Welfare publishes free educational leaflet for horse owners

September 15, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Source: World Horse Welfare

Contrary to long-held beliefs, a recent study by British researchers indicates that laminitis occurs most commonly during winter.

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Endurance Eliminations Can Be Predicted, Researchers Say

September 12, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Lamenesses

Source: Horsetalk

Researchers who analyzed the performance of more than 4,000 endurance horses have shown it is possible to predict likely eliminations as races progress.

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Are Laminitis-Prone Ponies Greedier Eaters?

September 10, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Source: Horsetalk

Could ponies prone to laminitis be the equine equivalent of overweight humans who eat too many pies?

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Optimize Joint Comfort For Arthritic Horses

By Heather Smith Thomas posted on September 9, 2015 | Posted in Equipment, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Paul Goodness, chief of Farrier Services at Virginia Tech’s Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Va., says there are many therapeutic farrier options that can be employed, as well as different types of shoes that might help if conformation of the hoof is not good.

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Show Jumper Recovers from Infectious Pedal Osteitis

September 9, 2015 | Posted in Anatomy, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Therapeutic Shoeing

Source: Palm Beach Equine Medical Center

Palm Beach Equine Clinic Staff Surgeon Weston Davis operated on a severe lameness case on July 5 that had quickly progressed into an emergency situation.

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Latest Research Sheds Light On Horse Diseases

Monitor Fall Grazing To Prevent Equine Laminitis

Avoid Black Walnut Shavings In Horse Bedding

Laminitis — Defined In Terms Everyone Can Understand

University Of Kentucky Taps Horohov To Lead Veterinary Department, Gluck

Laminitis More Common In Winter, British Study Finds

Endurance Eliminations Can Be Predicted, Researchers Say

Are Laminitis-Prone Ponies Greedier Eaters?

Optimize Joint Comfort For Arthritic Horses

Show Jumper Recovers from Infectious Pedal Osteitis

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