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Examining Restrictive Grazing Methods for Insulin-Dysregulated Horses
Researchers at the University of Kentucky assessed the efficacy of dry lots and grazing muzzles for managing and reducing insulin levels in ID horses.
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Managing Fertility Issues in Senior Stallions
Senior stallions can be reproductively successful with the right management, according to specialist Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf.
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Research Shows Senior Horses Heat Up Faster During Exercise
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Vision Loss
In this podcast, Dr. Ann Dwyer explains the science behind equine vision loss and offers tips for managing blind horses.
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Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) in Donkeys
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Equine Muscle Mass: Detecting and Monitoring Changes
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How to Recognize and Manage Equine Asthma
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Understanding PPID, EMS, and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
Dr. Edd Knowles describes the key differences between these three endocrine disorders that can develop in older horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tooth Removal
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A New Tool for Monitoring Osteoarthritis Pain in Senior Horses
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Asthma
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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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How to Choose the Right Hay for Your Overweight Horse
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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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