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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Dental Issues

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jack Easley explains various types of dental disease in senior horses and strategies for managing them.

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

Tips for Deworming Senior Horses

Giving Older Horses a Second Chance

When Equine Laminitis Strikes

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.

4 Misconceptions About Senior Horses With Swaybacks

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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

Management & Care →

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.

Advice for Breeding Maiden Senior Mares

My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage

Conformation of the Equine Pastern

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

Diseases & Conditions →

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Watch for Eye Complications in Older Horses After General Anesthesia

Older horses and those undergoing longer procedures are at increased risk of corneal abrasions for 48 hours after surgery.

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

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

Nutrition →

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Winter Care for Senior Horses

Equine nutritionist Bryan Cassill offers us tips on helping our senior equids fare better in winter weather.

Understanding Ration Balancers for Senior Horses

Two beautiful horses feeding on hay in the summer on farm scenery

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

Get the latest updates on senior horse care.

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4 Misconceptions About Senior Horses With Swaybacks

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

Horse Teeth by Age

Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues

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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.