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Healing White Line Disease

August 5, 2020November 1, 2015 by Tab Pigg

Using Solar Support to Heal Compromised Hooves by Tab Pigg No matter the season, anytime wet conditions are present bacteria and fungus can get trapped in a horse’s hoof wall. Similar to human toenails, once fungus and bacteria have set in it’s very difficult to conquer. This combination of pathogens in the hoof wall is a recipe for White Line Disease. The Anatomy of White Line Disease When looking at the bottom of a horse’s hoof, there is a white line that divides the outside of the hoof wall and the sole. This part of the hoof is also …

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Does My Horse Look “Off”?

August 5, 2020October 16, 2015 by Allison Trimble

The Layman’s Guide to Addressing Soundness Issues by Allison Trimble A lame horse is no fun. Besides foiling plans and racking up vet bills, no one likes to see their horse suffer. Since I often get asked to look at a lame horse for friends and clients I thought it …

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Sweet PDZ® Horse Stall Refresher receives OMRI (Organic) Listing

August 5, 2020October 14, 2015 by Press

Spokane, Washington – Sweet PDZ® announced today that its market leading Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher product line has recently received “organic” status with OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute). This new product status will give assurance to consumers everywhere that Sweet PDZ is properly approved and authorized for use in …

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Six Points to Consider Before Using a Calming Supplement

August 5, 2020October 9, 2015 by Press

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Travel and competition season is upon us, and “show nerves” are common, even in horses. Agitated, nervous horses that are normally well behaved may benefit from a calming supplement. These products can contain vitamins, or minerals, or herbs, or amino acids. So, which to …

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How Sweet it Is

August 5, 2020October 1, 2015 by Eleanor Blazer

All About Sweet Feeds by Eleanor Blazer Awww…the sweet, earthy smells of a horse barn: the horses, the hay, the manure, the feed! For a horse person, there is nothing like it. Even opening a bag of fresh horse feed and enjoying the aroma is a simple pleasure. Ever …

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40-Year-Old Rotational Deworming Strategy Has Led to Resistance

August 5, 2020September 11, 2015 by Press

Fecal Egg Count Tests Should be Used to Determine Your Deworming Strategy More than 40 years ago, traditional parasite control programs were developed involving rotating dewormers with a number of different products at regular intervals. At that time, most horse owners were concerned about Strongylus vulgaris (large strongyle bloodworm). S. …

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First “Research Reflections” Column, a New Feature in Dr. Getty’s Forage for Thought

August 5, 2020September 8, 2015 by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Dr. Getty announces a new feature, “Research Reflections,” insights on relevant nutrition research and how it impacts your horses’ health, in her bi-monthly newsletter, Forage for Thought. Subscribe for free at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com. The following is the first to be featured: Prebiotics may reduce inflammation in aging horses Researchers from …

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Skin Deep – Identifying and Treating Common Skin Disorders

August 5, 2020September 1, 2015 by Don Blazer

by Don Blazer, Horse Courses Online Go to the barn, look at your horse, and you will often find a lump, a bump, a scratch, or a sore. These may be found on his face, neck, shoulder, girth, back, legs, or behind the pastern. Most bumps and scrapes are …

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Laser Therapy for Horses: Reba’s Story

August 5, 2020September 1, 2015 by David Sauter D.V.M.

One Quarter Horse’s Dramatic Injury and Recovery by Dave Sauter, DVM Photos Courtesy of Michelle Kornelis On a Sunday morning in early January, it snowed for the first and only time last winter. Reba, a 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare, was excited by the new blanket of snow cover and …

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4 Tips to Avoid Heat Stroke in Your Horse

August 5, 2020September 1, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

Keep Your Horse Safe and Competitive all Summer Long by Purina Animal Nutrition Heat and humidity place an added burden on horses during training, showing and transporting. Summer is coming to a close but many are still busy finishing up the show season and it’s important to make sure your …

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