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Mosquitoes Undeterred by Drought – 4 Tips to Protect Your Horse

May 18, 2022 by Press

An entomologist and veterinarian discuss the unremitting mosquito While much of the Western half of the United States endures near historic drought levels, one might anticipate this year’s mosquito season to be a walk in the park. No Rain, No Problem for Mosquitoes “Just because we don’t have rain, doesn’t …

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Peace of Mind Comes with a Small Price – Protect your partner with spring vaccinations

March 24, 2022 by Press

As the days get longer and there’s more time to spend in the saddle, it’s also time to help protect horses against common diseases. The peace of mind that comes from protection is well worth the small investment. “Everyone knows horses are a significant investment of time, resources and emotional …

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Respiratory System Plays Important Role In Disease Prevention

March 20, 2022 by Kim F Miller

Reducing microscopic contaminants in the horse’s external environment is key to protecting equine respiratory health. Yet there’s always variables beyond the horse owner’s control: like coming into contact with another horse coping — likely unknowingly — with an infectious disease. This is when the horse’s internal environment has to be …

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Morris Animal Foundation Announces New Studies Focused on Equine Behavior

March 20, 2022 by Press

Morris Animal Foundation, a leader in advancing animal health, recently announced the selection of five new equine behavior studies receiving funding in 2022. The studies will help veterinary scientists improve the well-being of horses. Dr. Wendy Koch, a veterinarian who has supported the Foundation for 30 years, provided funding for …

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The Haygain Way Can Help Lower Horsekeeping Costs

March 18, 2022 by Kim F Miller

In an ideal world, we could all care for our horses without worry over the costs. That planet, however, is not well populated. Most of us need to manage our horses on some sort of budget. Haygain can help. The global horse health company is well known for how its …

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Don’t Forget About Your Older Horses – Senior Horses Bring Wisdom and Experience to their Jobs

December 20, 2021 by Kim Roe

Decades ago, before the advancement in veterinary care we now enjoy, horses over the age of 20 were considered very old and rarely ridden. They were “put out to pasture” and unfortunately often forgotten about. These days though, many horses in their 20s (and beyond) still live useful and productive …

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TLC for our Senior Horses – Checkups and Check-ins Still Required for Equine Health and Welfare

December 1, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Photo by Kim Roe

Article by Jackie Bellamy-Zions for Equine Guelph Trusty steed Sparky is ready to retire, but what exactly does that mean? Certainly, there are management changes when it comes to the senior horse. While there may be savings in some areas, there are still serious commitments of both time and finances …

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Your Horse Has a Question: Are You Feeding Me Omega 3s Every Day?

November 14, 2021 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Photo: Healthy pasture grasses in their growing seasons contain plenty of both omega 3 and omega 6. If your horse is lucky enough to graze on pasture much of the year, you generally do not need to concern yourself with additional supplementation. But in colder climates like the Northwest where …

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How’s Your Horse’s Health? Pay Attention to Subtle Changes to Head Off Health Disasters

October 23, 2021 by Kim Roe

Photo by Aliena Hook

I got pretty sick a few weeks ago. I just kept pushing myself, thinking my lack of energy and aching muscles were related to the fact that I’m getting older and the physical demands of caring for the farm had me a little run down. Then one morning I almost …

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Sugar and Hoof Health – Multiple Factors Lead to Changes in Equine Hooves

October 13, 2021 by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD

Sugar phobia has reached a point where virtually any problem with a horse’s hooves may be blamed on sugar. From thrush to weak laminar connections, sugar is blamed. This phobia often comes with stories of how horses’ feet have improved once the diet was changed. However, sugar is rarely the …

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