November 16, 2024

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Palpating a Horse's Back for Soreness Video
Palpating a horse's back for soreness can be done by the owner to see if there are issues that a veterinarian needs to address.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Horse study
About 40% of senior horses in the U.S. study were retired, and two-thirds were affected by a medical condition.
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The Older Horse-Human Relationship Study
Owner understanding of their horses and normal aging influenced their management decisions as the horses grow older.
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Equine Muscle Mass: Detecting and Monitoring Changes
The muscle atrophy scoring system (MASS) was developed to detect reductions in muscle mass quickly and reliably.
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Older Horse Pain Management Research
How horse owners recognize and manage pain in horses was the subject of research in the U.K.
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5 Considerations for Equine Retirement
Just as we plan for our own retirement, we should consider when it is time for our beloved horses to do less or retire completely.
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6 Senior Horse Myths
Have you heard of these six senior horse myths? Let's debunk them in this article about caring for older equids.
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Challenges of Caring for Senior Horses
Caring for senior horses can mean financial and emotional burdens on their owners, who may own a horse for years or decades.
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Older Horse Pain Management Research
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6 Senior Horse Myths
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Dental Problems in the Older Horse
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What You Should Know About Equine Osteoarthritis
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how to palpate a horse's back video
Palpating a Horse's Back for Soreness Video
31-year-oldsenior horse in pasture
My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Horse study
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Clean and Treat Minor Equine Wound Video
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Equine Parasite Resistance Video
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