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How to Prepare Your Horse for Fall: Management Considerations

How to Prepare Your Horse for Fall: Management Considerations

by Arenus Animal Health
Fall is upon us, and with the change in weather comes a new set of equine health care and management challenges. As exciting as the changing leaves and cooler weather may be, it is crucial to keep your horseā€™s health in mind to prevent any potentialā€¦
The Problems with Corn Consumption

The Problems with Corn Consumption

by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVSā€‹
In this guest question and answer, originally featured on The Horse, Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS addresses whether corn is harmful for horses and explains the health implications. My horses got into a pasture yesterday where deer coā€¦
Avoiding Colic Through Management

Avoiding Colic Through Management

by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS
Turnout, diet, and water consumption are critical considerations when avoiding colic. In this guest blog adaptation originally featured on The Horse, equine health expert Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, discusses ways to avoid colā€¦
Hoof Maintenance Practices

Hoof Maintenance Practices

by Katie Casale
Hoof care is essential for a healthy horse. In this guest blog by Kate Casale, learn the most common hoof problems, along with simple solutions for prevention and care. Your horseā€™s feet are more important than you think. As owners, we mustā€¦
Severe Colic and New Treatments

Severe Colic and New Treatments

by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS
Generally, the population of horses that develop severe colic includes the ones that donā€™t respond to the veterinarianā€™s initial treatment. Almost all severe colics start as mild colics that are simply left too long. Delve into the signs and symptomsā€¦