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Diagnosing Equine Laminitis 
December 11, 2024
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Laminitis in horses, mules, and donkeys can be a life-threatening emergency. Here are tips on what to watch for and tell your veterinarian.
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Donkey Body Condition Score
December 10, 2024
⎯ Faith Burden, BSc, PhD
Our friends at The Donkey Sanctuary help us understand the basics of body condition score for a donkey.
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What is PPID and Why Should We Care?
December 9, 2024
⎯ Harold Schott, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LA
If you have a senior horse, there is a good chance you will have to test and treat for PPID at some point. Learn more with this article.
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Observation and Palpation of an Older Horse’s Limbs
December 7, 2024
⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO
Owners of senior equids should learn more about observing their animals and understanding what they see and feel, especially in horse limbs.
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What is Equine Laminitis?
December 6, 2024
⎯ Nicola Menzies-Gow, MA, VetMB, PhD, DECEIM, CertEM(Int.med), FHEA, FRCVS
Equine laminitis is a painful condition of a horse’s foot that can cause lameness and perhaps result in euthanasia.
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A Horse’s Sense of Touch
December 5, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
The horse’s sense of touch is very acute, and there are more sensitive areas of which horse owners should be aware. 
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Treating Equine Laminitis 
December 4, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Treating laminitis in equids relies on immediate cold therapy, ongoing hoof care, treatment of inciting causes, and dietary modifications. 
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Horse Stall Design Basics
December 3, 2024
⎯ Heather Lewis, AIA, NCARB, AAA 
Here are some tips from an equine architect to help you use the best horse stall designs for your situation.
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