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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

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

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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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Equina USA – Carefully Formulated and Effective German Supplements Available in the United States

September 30, 2022October 1, 2021 by Kim Roe

EquinaVet is an equine nutritional company that was founded over 35 years ago in Germany by the brilliant scientist and horseman, Klaus Beckmann. Equina produces a complete line of supplements that adhere to the meticulous standards of the maker. The protocols for sourcing and production are unsurpassed. Klaus was unique …

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How to Deworm Your Horse – Avoid Problems While Performing this Essential Horse Care Task

September 19, 2021 by Kim Roe

I often find myself stepping in and taking over when I see one of my boarders struggling to deworm their horse. Recently, a client was getting into a bit of a scuffle with her gelding while performing this task, so I decided to teach instead of do. After the job …

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Q&A with an Equine Nutritionist – Ensure Your Horse’s Nutritional Needs with this Insight

September 18, 2021September 17, 2021 by Northwest Horse Source

Article written by Aimee Robinson for Valley Vet Supply Let’s go back in time to 1821—for the sake of entertainment, you can be a horse. You’re a drafty fellow, and there are fields to plow, wagons and carriages to pull and the five-day work week has yet to be …

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Ask the Expert: How big should a decently sized pasture be for a pony with Cushings Disease?

August 17, 2021 by Wendy Croney

Q: Hello! My family and I will be moving onto a property that will (hopefully) have enough space to move my pony onto. Though if the property doesn’t come with a pasture and/or lean-to we will be putting one in ourselves. How big should a decently sized pasture be for …

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Outbreak Alert: August 5, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Sonoma County, CA

April 18, 2024August 5, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 7; Number Suspected: 6; Number Exposed: 0; Facility Type: Showgrounds; Age: 6; Gender: Mare; Breed: Warmblood (WB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/23/2021; Clinical Signs: Hind-end Weakness, limb edema, Nystagmus, Recumbency; Confirmation Date: 7/24/2021; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: Update …

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Outbreak Alert: July 31, 2021 – West Nile Virus – Weld County, CO

April 18, 2024August 3, 2021 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Outbreak Alert: July 31, 2021 – West Nile Virus, Weld County, CO Source: Colorado Department or Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Clinical Signs: Neurologic Signs; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: A horse residing in Weld County has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV), marking Colorado’s first confirmed equine WNV case in 2021. The horse, which had …

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