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Is Your Older Horse Getting Enough Sleep?
Physical pain and psychological factors might prevent senior horses from getting the sleep they need.
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What Are the Early Signs of PPID in Horses?
Owners of aging horses should familiarize themselves with the early signs of PPID, which can develop gradually and resemble other conditions.
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Senior Horse Leo Is Still Heeling With a Lion's Heart
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Managing Fertility Issues in Senior Stallions
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Examining Restrictive Grazing Methods for Insulin-Dysregulated Horses
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What to Consider Before Buying Your First Senior Horse
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Researchers Compare Cheek Tooth Extraction Outcomes in Older and Younger Horses
A new study found that cheek tooth removal in geriatric horses (20 years and older) was not associated with a higher rate of complications than in younger horses.
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Joint Fluid Proteins Could Enable Early Detection of Equine Osteoarthritis
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Managing the Senior Performance Horse
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Understanding Equine Aging and Life Expectancy
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Understanding Equine Fecal Egg Count and Reduction Tests
Fecal egg counts and reduction tests should be routine measures in your horse's parasite control program.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Vision Loss
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How to Recognize Early Signs of Joint Issues in Horses 
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Clinical Signs of PPID You Might Not Know
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Research Shows Senior Horses Heat Up Faster During Exercise
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Joint Therapy Options for Senior Horses
In this episode, Dr. Kyla Ortved discusses various treatment options for joint disease in senior horses.
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How Meal Size and NSCs Affect ID Horses' Insulin Response
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Effects of Laminitis on the Horse's Foot
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Understanding PPID, EMS, and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
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How to Recognize and Manage 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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