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Horse Health
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Honoring the Roots - Original Healing Methods for Horses
Modern vets are vital, but they mostly manage physical symptoms, while holistic therapies meet the whole horse – body, mind, spirit- filling a crucial role in comprehensive welfare.
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Can Whole Food Nutrition Combat Leaky Gut in Horses?
Stressors and diet are suspected contributors to leaky gut in horses and a study from Michigan State University also linked non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to increased gut permeability.
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Fly and Insect Bites and Stings - Prevention and Treatment
Since flies and other insects are a natural part of the environment, taking preventative steps to keep them out of stalls, barns, and pastures where horses are will help control bites and stings.
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White Line Disease and How It Affects Equines
White line disease is most commonly noted as an unexpected hoof wall separation discovered by the farrier during routine hoof care.
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Thrush - A Year-round Threat for Horses
Stalls and pastures with an environment contaminated by urine and acidic manure are breeding grounds for thrush bacteria affecting horses' feet.
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Michigan Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development Reminds Owners to Vaccinate Their Animals
One visit to a veterinarian can help protect animal and human health plus vaccinations are vital to protecting the health of horses, especially from mosquito-borne diseases.
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Recognizing Nutritional Deficiencies in Your Horse
A nutritionally complete diet for a horse will contain these ingredients: water, energy sources, fiber, protein, carbohydrates, fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins.
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Horse Health and Wellness Series: 10 Key Indicators of Horse Health
These 10 key indicators of a horse's health to monitor on a regular basis alert horse owners when a horse needs special attention to maintain health and well-being.
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What Diagnostics are Available for Common and Complex Equine Lameness?
With continued research, collaboration, and innovation, veterinarians and horse owners are better equipped than ever to support long-term soundness and performance in horses across all disciplines.
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Are Nutritional Deficiencies Threatening Your Horse's Well-being?
Knowing what constitutes healthy nutrition, where to get high-quality feed and supplements, and how to read feed tags for pertinent information helps horse owners prevent nutritional deficiencies.