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Managing the Senior Performance Horse
Many senior horses continue to compete at the highest levels, but they might require additional maintenance to remain sound and comfortable.
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Understanding Equine Aging and Life Expectancy
As senior horses age, they experience both normal and unhealthy aging changes, as well as an increased risk of age-related diseases.
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How Much Weight Can a Senior Horse Carry?
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The Importance of Routine Blood Testing for Senior Horses
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Researchers Assess Safety and Efficacy of Canagliflozin in Horses With Insulin Dysregulation
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How Old Is Too Old for a Horse to Compete?
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Ponies
Senior ponies require careful daily management to stay healthy. Learn more from Dr. Shannon Pratt-Phillips in this podcast episode.
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Vaccination Protocols for Senior Horses
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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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How to Recognize and Manage Equine Asthma
Effective management of equine asthma often requires both environmental modification and medical treatment.
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Why Proper Body Condition Is Essential for Senior Mares and Stallions
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Donkey Training and Behaviour Considerations
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Hoof Care for Senior Horses, Donkeys, and Mules
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New World Screwworm Update: What Horse Owners Need to Know
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tooth Removal
As horses age, dental disease and tooth wear can make extraction necessary. Dr. Jack Easley explains how veterinarians approach removal and what recovery and feeding look like afterward.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Asthma
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Understanding PPID: A Common Endocrine Disease in Senior Horses
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Nutritional Management Strategies for Horses With Insulin Dysregulation
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New Vaccine Shows Promise in Protecting High-Risk Horses From Strangles
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Feeding Older Horses That Are Easy Keepers
University of Kentucky researchers provide key feeding and management strategies for easy-keeping horses that are at increased risk of insulin dysregulation and laminitis.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding
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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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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
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: Managing Senior Ponies
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tooth Removal
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Why Proper Body Condition Is Essential for Senior Mares and Stallions
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Asthma
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New Research Offers Insights into Donkey Disease and Behavior
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Breeding Senior Mares
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How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse
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How to Palpate a Horse's Back to Check for Pain
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