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Equine Wellness Exam

August 5, 2020October 1, 2017 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Annual Veterinary Visit Can Improve Overall Health by David Sauter, DVM An annual wellness examination by your veterinarian is a great way to assess your horse’s overall health. The purpose of the wellness examination in a horse is similar to that of a human wellness exam. The focus is …

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A Breath of Fresh Air

August 5, 2020August 15, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

Respiratory Health in the Senior Horse By Jennifer Roberts For those of us privileged enough to care for a senior horse, we know that it is an honor to show a horse through their golden years. We provide them the highest quality forage, the best grain and the utmost care. …

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Feeding foals after weaning

August 5, 2020August 8, 2017 by Press

Weanling horses require additional support and feeding adjustments as they grow. Shoreview, Minn. [August 8, 2017] – As summer ends and your foal continues to grow and gain independence, it’s time to think about the nutrition requirements of your weanling horse. This can be a stressful time, both emotionally and nutritionally. …

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Texas Haynet – Save BIG MONEY on Hay!

August 5, 2020August 3, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

Horses waste 60% of a round bale. With a Texas Haynet, they waste less than 10%. Eliminating waste is one of many reasons horse owners are switching to slow feeding. The Texas Haynet is a slow feed hay net, mimicking intake speed of natural grazing and allowing animals …

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Equine Dentistry

August 5, 2020August 1, 2017 by Dr. Lindsay Helvey

Yearly Oral Exam Important for Horse Health by Lindsay Helvey, DVM Dentistry is an important part of your horse’s general healthcare. An oral exam is recommended yearly to help monitor normal wear and identify potential problems. Discomfort in the mouth can lead to poor weight, decreased performance and bad …

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Dr. Getty’s Tip of the Month: Weighty Matters

August 5, 2020July 31, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Planning to medicate your horse? Deworm? Calculate feed? You absolutely need to know how much he or she weighs. But without a commercial scale, how do you do that? A weight tape provides an estimated weight, but for a closer approximation, Dr. Juliet Getty shares this handy formula for figuring your horse’s …

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Purina® introduces Outlast™ Gastric Support Supplement

August 5, 2020July 26, 2017 by Press

New product line is formulated to support gastric health and proper pH in horses. Shoreview, Minn. [July 24, 2017] – Purina Animal Nutrition’s new product line is formulated to support gastric health in horses. Outlast™ Gastric Support Supplement, Race Ready® GT and Ultium® Gastric Care horse feeds are available at participating retailers. Research shows …

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Keep the Door Open

August 5, 2020July 2, 2017 by Northwest Horse Source

The Low-Down on Run-Ins By Jennifer Roberts Spring is in the air! You know what that means… in addition to the mud, you’ll be looking for ways to keep your horse outside in the fresh air a bit more. With the days getting longer, there is nothing better then gazing …

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Hay before grain, or vice versa?

August 5, 2020June 1, 2017 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Grain Fed on Empty Stomach Increases Acid By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. I receive a recurring question: which should be fed first—hay or grain? If you’re feeding correctly, this issue is truly a moot point, because the horse should have access to forage in hay and/or pasture 24/7 with …

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Equine Rabies

August 5, 2020June 1, 2017 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Vaccination Prevents This Fatal Disease by David Sauter, DVM Rabies is a fatal viral disease and all mammals are susceptible. The virus is transmitted in the saliva of a rabid animal, often into a wound, but can also occur through contact with brain or nervous system tissue. In the …

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