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The ongoing New World screwworm outbreak poses a threat to horses in the U.S. and across Central and South America. Learn more about the outbreak’s current...
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How Modern Senior Horse Care Has Improved Longevity
Advances in nutrition, veterinary care, and general management practices are allowing horses to live longer, healthier lives.
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Understanding PPID: A Common Endocrine Disease in Senior Horses
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New Research Offers Insights into Donkey Disease and Behavior
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How Are Owners Caring for Senior Horses? German Survey Offers Insights
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The University of Kentucky's Aged Horse Research Program
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Caring for a Herd of Aged Research Horses
Learn about the daily care that goes into managing a herd of senior horses and common age-related conditions the team at the University of Kentucky's Aged Horse Research Program sees.
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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
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Senior Horses Might Face Greater Risk for Certain Eye Conditions
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Do Senior Horses Have Different Stress Responses to Short-Term Transport Than Young Horses?
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A New Tool for Monitoring Osteoarthritis Pain in Senior Horses
Researchers are exploring how owner observations can complement veterinary exams and improve osteoarthritis monitoring.
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9 Tips for Summer Senior Horse Care
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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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My Senior Horse Podcast: Breeding Senior Mares
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Asthma
In this podcast episode, Dr. Amy Polkes discusses equine asthma, including risk factors, diagnostics, treatment and management strategies, and more.
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How to Wrap a Horse's Hoof
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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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How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse
While some horse owners might worry about feeding alfalfa, it could be the right choice for overweight senior equids.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues
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Smart Feeding Strategies for the Overweight Horse
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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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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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Horse Teeth by Age
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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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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Asthma
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Breeding Senior Mares
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Owner Recognition of Equine Emotions
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Saddle Fitting for Senior Horses: What Changes With Age?
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding
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