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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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Creeping Indigo Causing Problems For Florida Horses

September 26, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Nutrition

Source: Horsetalk

Horse owners in Florida are being urged to watch for an introduced weed which can make horses sick.

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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.

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

How can an owner tell if the poor quality of a horse’s hooves is due to a lack of proper nutrients?

September 15, 2015 | Posted in Nutrition

Milton Turner details how an owner can identify if poor hoof quality is based on lack of nutrients.

Hoof Nutrition Intelligence

Is there a concern when it comes to hoof quality from feeding excess amounts of selenium?

September 15, 2015 | Posted in Nutrition

Karen Briggs discusses any concerns that may arise from feeding excess amounts of selenium.

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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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5 Points For Your Clients To Consider Before Using A Calming Supplement

September 13, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Nutrition

Source: Getty Equine Nutrition

Agitated, nervous horses that are normally well-behaved may benefit from a calming supplement. These products can contain vitamins, minerals, herbs or amino acids. So, which should your client choose and what’s the best way to use them? Before your clients make a decision, they should consider some important points.

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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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Laminitis Risk Can Rise In Fall, Too

September 7, 2015 | Posted in Clients, Education, Diseases, Lamenesses, Nutrition

Source: The Reflector

Fall, with its dry pastures and brown grass, is a season most people don’t associate with laminitis. But, what many owners don’t realize is that the autumn brings higher rates of the disease as well, particularly for horses that are already at risk.

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Remembering Red Renchin with Mark Ellis: Part 3

In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.

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Michigan Horseshoers Association 55th Annual Clinic

Date: 01/02/25

Location: Lansing, MI

The Michigan Horseshoers Association will host its 55th annual clinic Jan. 2-4, 2025 in East Lansing, Mich.

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Similar Maladies Link Obese Humans And Overweight Horses

Latest Research Sheds Light On Horse Diseases

Creeping Indigo Causing Problems For Florida Horses

Monitor Fall Grazing To Prevent Equine Laminitis

How can an owner tell if the poor quality of a horse’s hooves is due to a lack of proper nutrients?

Is there a concern when it comes to hoof quality from feeding excess amounts of selenium?

Laminitis More Common In Winter, British Study Finds

5 Points For Your Clients To Consider Before Using A Calming Supplement

Are Laminitis-Prone Ponies Greedier Eaters?

Laminitis Risk Can Rise In Fall, Too

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