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The University of Kentucky's Aged Horse Research Program
Discover how researchers are improving the care of aging horses through studies on PPID, insulin dysregulation, and other age-related conditions.
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Vaccination Protocols for Senior Horses
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Nutritional Management Strategies for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation
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How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse
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Caring for Senior Donkeys: Understanding Their Unique Needs
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How Owners and Veterinarians Recognize and Manage Chronic Pain in Senior Horses
How horse owners recognize and manage pain in horses was the subject of research in the U.K.
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Do Senior Horses Have Different Stress Responses to Short-Term Transport Than Young Horses?
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues
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How Are Owners Caring for Senior Horses? German Survey Offers Insights
The survey results reveal patterns in management practices and might inform future research or discussions on care strategies for older horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Breeding Senior Mares
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New Vaccine Shows Promise in Protecting High-Risk Horses From Strangles
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Saddle Fitting for Senior Horses: What Changes With Age?
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Prepare and Protect Horses from Wildfires
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Senior Horses Might Face Greater Risk for Certain Eye Conditions
Horses 16 and older might have a higher risk of developing glaucoma and a kind of superficial, chronic corneal ulcer, a new review suggests.
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Equine Laminitis: Can You Spot the Signs?
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Do Senior Horses Require Surgery to Manage Musculoskeletal Pain?
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How to Wrap Your Horse's Hock
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Common Front Limb Conformational Faults in Horses
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding
In this episode, equine nutritionist Vanessa Allen explains how to safely transition senior horses from winter to summer feeding programs.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage
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Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses
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Canagliflozin Shows Promise as a Long-Term Treatment for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
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Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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My Senior Horse podcast will present new episodes every other week throughout the year. We’ll cover topics ranging from new senior horse research, to diseases and conditions that affect seniors, to management tips for senior horses, donkeys, and mules.
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