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The digestive system is not "just" for digestion

We eat food. The food is broken down into its constituent pieces and the nutrients are absorbed. These give us energy and provide the building blocks that we need for...

Kick the Can

When I was a little girl, we used to play a game, “Kick the can”. The goal was to kick the can as far down the yard as you could. The...

Balanced protein may improve muscle mass

Muscle mass and strength are important for our horses as we head into autumn. We’ve previously covered Accelerated aging on muscles, which discussed how muscle is replace with fat during the...

Early Osteoarthritis

Early osteoarthritis in horses is frequently characterized by inflammation within the joint capsule. Inflammatory cytokines are present in the synovial fluid, which can cause erosions to the articular cartilage, but...

Update on the Risks of Corticosteroid Injection...

Take home message: If your arthritic horse is insulin resistant, ask your veterinarian about the risk and possible alternatives prior to agreeing to corticosteroids injections, particularly triamcinolone. Background on joint injections...

Beat the Heat

The temperatures are soaring. Your poor horses are sweating in the heat. What are some strategies that can be implemented to help make them more comfortable? ➡ Shade: Shade is critically...