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PPID & Cushing's

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).

Anatomy of the Equine Carpus and Metacarpus

Learn about the anatomy and physiology of the horse's knee and lower front leg in this article.

Giving Older Horses a Second Chance

When Equine Laminitis Strikes

4 Misconceptions About Senior Horses With Swaybacks

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Watch for Eye Complications in Older Horses After General Anesthesia

Normal Aging →

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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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Research on Senior Horse Health Offers Insights Into Best Management Practices

Caring for Senior Horses' Joints in Cold Weather

Senior Equine Hind Limb Lameness and Longevity

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Are We Overlooking Pain in Senior Horses? Lessons from Owner-Veterinarian Conversations

Management & Care →

Tips for Deworming Senior Horses

Although older horses typically have lower parasite egg counts, those with PPID and other health conditions often become high shedders who increase the overall parasite burden within the herd.

Advice for Breeding Maiden Senior Mares

My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage

Conformation of the Equine Pastern

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses

Diseases & Conditions →

Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Strangulating Lipoma Colic in Horses

Strangulating lipoma obstruction is often deadly in horses without surgical intervention. Researchers aimed to identify risk factors for this serious condition.

What Happens When a Horse Undergoes General Anesthesia?

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Researchers Establish New Metabolic Parameters for Mules

Equine Myofascial Relaese Techninque on Crest

Managing Chronic Pain in Senior Horses

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Survey Reveals Emotional and Practical Challenges in Managing Horse Weight

Nutrition →

Canagliflozin Shows Promise as a Long-Term Treatment for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses

Preliminary results from an ongoing study indicate that horses treated with canagliflozin have sustained decrease in postprandial insulin responses over two years without severe side effects related to hypertriglyceridemia.

Understanding Ration Balancers for Senior Horses

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Why Should We Feed Horses Forage First?

Study Reveals Horses Can Ingest Banned Steroid from Everyday Feedstuffs

Developing a Feeding Plan for Your PPID Horse or Pony

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Tips for Deworming Senior Horses

Giving Older Horses a Second Chance

When Equine Laminitis Strikes

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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?

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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.