July 31, 2010

Equine Arthritis Treatment for Older Horses

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Share Arthritis and Older Horses There are a variety of remedies or treatments that you can use for your older horse if he is having a lot of pain and inflammation with his equine arthritis. Several of them can be done at the same time. If your horse has joints that are swollen and painful, [...]

Acute Equine Laminitis

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Share Equine Laminitis Equine laminitis results from the disruption (constant, intermittent or short-term) of blood flow to the sensitive and insensitive laminae. These equine laminae structures within the horse foot secure the coffin bone (the wedge-shaped bone within the foot) to the equine hoof wall.

Equine Strangles a Highly Contagious Disease

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Share Equine Strangles – Streptococcus equi Equine Strangles is one of the most commonly diagnosed contagious diseases of the horse. Caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi subspecies equi, this highly contagious disease has existed in the equine population for centuries.

How to Stop Buying Lame Horses

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Share Ask your Equine Veterinarian for a Purchase Exam If you have never owned a horse before you’ll quickly find out that it can be a big investment in your time and money. Most horses sold are sold “as is” and seldom come with a money-back guarantee.

Love the Old Horse

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Share Caring for Your Older Horse A problem with an aging horse is degenerative joint disease (arthritis). Working them daily should help to keep them limber, active and alert. Just remember to warm your horse up gently and thoroughly before doing any kind of work. Many older horses, although they may be sore and stiff, [...]

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