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West Nile Virus Transmission Within Mosquito Populations Poses a Risk to Horses
Research shows mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus within their populations, underscoring the need for horse owners to control mosquito breeding areas....
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Relationships Between Senior Horses and Their Owners Influence Management Decisions
The relationships owners develop with their horses over time influence how they interpret change and make management decisions as their animals age.
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Tips for Deworming Senior Horses
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Giving Older Horses a Second Chance
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When Equine Laminitis Strikes 
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4 Misconceptions About Senior Horses With Swaybacks
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Exercise
Dr. Sue Dyson recommends owners observe their senior horses before, during, and after exercise to notice signs of discomfort.
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Caring for Senior Horses' Joints in Cold Weather
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Senior Equine Hind Limb Lameness and Longevity
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Are We Overlooking Pain in Senior Horses? Lessons from Owner-Veterinarian Conversations
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Senior Horse Fitness: A Balancing Act
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Advice for Breeding Maiden Senior Mares
Senior mares that have never had a foal often have issues getting pregnant and carrying to term.
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Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices
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Conformation of the Equine Pastern
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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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Factors That Can Affect a Horse’s ACTH Test Results
Measuring ACTH is the most common test for diagnosing and monitoring horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).
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Watch for Eye Complications in Older Horses After General Anesthesia
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Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Strangulating Lipoma Colic in Horses
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What Happens When a Horse Undergoes General Anesthesia?
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Researchers Establish New Metabolic Parameters for Mules
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage
Forage is the foundation of any horse's diet, and that is especially true for senior equids.
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Understanding Ration Balancers for Senior Horses 
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Why Should We Feed Horses Forage First?
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Study Reveals Horses Can Ingest Banned Steroid from Everyday Feedstuffs
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Developing a Feeding Plan for Your PPID Horse or Pony
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
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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: Senior Exercise
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 3
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 3
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