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Category: Health

Castration: From Stallion to Gelding

January 1, 2023 Alicia Anthony Breeding, Health, Monthly Editorial

courtesy of AAEP Castration is a surgical procedure performed by a veterinarian that is defined as the removal of the testicles of a male horse. The procedure can be accomplished through sedation and local anesthesia

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Pregnant Mares: What Owners Need To Know As Foaling Time Approaches

January 1, 2023 Alicia Anthony Breeding, Health, Monthly Editorial

courtesy of Oklahoma State University During a mare’s pregnancy, moderate exercise  such as vigorous walking or riding will help control her weight and maintain muscle tone and strength needed for the last two months of pregnancy.

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Emergency Wound Care: How to Stop Bleeding

January 1, 2023 Alicia Anthony Health, Monthly Editorial, Veterinary Care

by Cynthia McFarland • courtesy of Stable Talk by Farnam Every horse owner should know what to do if an injury occurs. In an emergency, such knowledge could even save your horse’s life. No matter

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When Does a Horse Need a Farrier?

January 1, 2023 Alicia Anthony Grooming, Health, Monthly Editorial, Veterinary Care

courtesy of Pet Talk We all know what it feels like to break a fingernail or toenail, and it is certainly not comfortable. Luckily for humans, we do not have to walk or stand on

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Focus On Forage

January 1, 2023 Alicia Anthony Health, Monthly Editorial

courtesy of SmartPak When most riders and horse owners think about feeding their horse, their mind often jumps first to grain. Think about switching barns, going to a horse show, or trying a new feed

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How to Winter Horses

January 1, 2023 Alicia Anthony Health, Monthly Editorial, Veterinary Care

by Katie Young, Ph.D. – Equine Nutritionist, Manager Equine Technical Services During the cold season, horse owners must make sure that their animals receive proper care. Horses are more able to maintain body heat if

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Breathing Heavy: Looking at Heaves

January 1, 2023 Alicia Anthony Health, Monthly Editorial

by Jennifer Roberts We have all had a hard time catching our breath from time to time, but can you imagine if that happened on a consistent basis?

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Bran Mash

January 1, 2023 Alicia Anthony Health, Monthly Editorial

by Thomas R. Lenz, DVM, MS, DACT • courtesy of AAEP During these cold, dreary days of winter a common discussion around most barns and stables is whether or not horse owners should provide their

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Top 10 Winter Feeding Tips

November 29, 2022 Alicia Anthony Health

With cold weather right around the corner, the grass is dying off and truckloads of hay are being delivered for the winter. The change in seasons also brings a change in your horse’s nutritional needs,

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Turnout Blankets Your horse’s first line of defense against the oncoming chill

November 29, 2022 Alicia Anthony Health

courtesy of SmartPak Turnout blankets are waterproof and safe for use inside and out in the turnout or pasture. In addition to being waterproof, turnouts also tend to have a heavier denier, which means they’re tougher and

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