Tag: horses
Study Finds Alarming Statistics about Tick-Borne Diseases in Horses
Recent research from the University of Agder reveals alarming statistics regarding tick-borne diseases in horses. In a study involving 331 horses across four Norwegian...
Herbal Approaches to the Equine Cough
Whether an equine has a simple cough, or a serious chronic disease of which the cough is a symptom, certain herbs can help either...
New study investigates whether obesity is a risk factor for asthma...
Researchers are investigating the link between obesity and asthma in horses in the hope that their findings will improve how we diagnose and treat...
Demystifying hemp and CBD in the equine
Hemp is a buzzword for many reasons. We clear up the confusion surrounding the different types of hemp products available for horses.
Hemp is all...
Using therapeutic grooming for treating chronic back pain in horses
Do you have equine patients with behavioral issues? This could be a sign of chronic back pain, which can lead to a variety of...
Taking an integrative perspective with laminitis
Understanding how an integrative approach can be used to diagnose and successfully treat laminitis.
Laminitis is a frustrating disease commonly encountered by equine practitioners. In...
Two approaches to laser therapy in horses
Have you ever treated a horse for a tendon injury, only to run out of treatment options? You’ve tried shoeing changes, a modified exercise...
Extruded horse feeds pros and cons
Though they’re not for every horse, extruded feeds offer important benefits in some circumstances.
My first experience with extruded horse feed occurred in the early...
Herb use in sporting horses
Medicinal herbs can be beneficial to the health of sporting horses, but competition rules and regulations may prohibit their use in some cases.
Sporting horses...
Winter feeding for horses
Transitioning horses to a hay diet during the cold weather months may lead to deficiencies in key nutrients and a need for supplementation. Here's...