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January 23, 2025

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Old Mares: Oils and Nutrients Can Help Oocyte Metabolism
January 29, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Feeding reproductive support supplements to old mares in addition to omega-3 or omega-6 oils resulted in greater oocyte aerobic metabolism. 
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Pros and Cons of Hay Feeding Devices
January 27, 2025
⎯ Martina Greppi
What type of hay feeding method or device is best for your horse? Check out this research using ponies to gain insights and tips.
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Feeding Fats to Horses Video
January 26, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
In this video, Bryan Cassill helps us better understand feeding fats to horses and why that can benefit many senior equids.
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Choke in Horses
January 25, 2025
⎯ Caitlyn Caby
Choke can occur in any age horse, but senior horses with dental issues might be more at risk of choke.
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At What Age Was Your Horse Retired?
January 24, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Let us know in our online poll!
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Equine Osteoarthritis and Corticosteroid Joint Injections
January 24, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
A recent review of research about repeated corticosteroid injections for osteoarthritis points to negative long-term effects.
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A Guide to Mature Donkey Castration
January 23, 2025
⎯ Joe Collins, MVB, PhD, MRCVS
Dr. Joe Collins of The Donkey Sanctuary in the UK helps owners and veterinarians understand how castration of the donkey is different from horses.
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 2
January 22, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
This article contains practical tips on feeding and managing those horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis.
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 1
January 21, 2025
⎯ Sarah Nelson
These feed and management tips will help you reduce your horse’s risk of developing laminitis and help you spot the signs of an attack early.
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Clinical Features of Primary Neck Problems in Horses
January 20, 2025
⎯ Sue Dyson, MA, Vet MB, PhD, DEO
Can abnormalities in a horse's neck vertebrae cause problems? Yes. Do those abnormalities always cause issues? No!
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Equine Parasite Fecal Egg Count Video
January 19, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Do you understand the fecal egg count and fecal egg count reduction test? Find out more from Dr. Martin Nielsen.
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PPID and Insulin Dysregulation in Warmblood Breeds
January 18, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
If you have Warmblood horses, you should be on the lookout for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and/or insulin dysregulation.
Dr. Rachel Lemcke presents on PPID and insulin dysregulation ID
Horse Breeds, PPID, and Insulin Dysregulation
January 17, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Some horse breeds are prone to endocrine diseases, specifically pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and insulin dysregulation (ID).
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PPID and Bone Mineral Density Loss in Horses
January 16, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Horses with PPID have bone mineral loss that could make them at increased risk of fracture, especially of non-weight-bearing bones.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips from 2024
January 15, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
In this podcast, we look back and discuss some tips from 2024 My Senior Horse videos, articles, and podcasts.
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Equine Strangles Research 
January 14, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Equine strangles was a focus of a survey that included more than 9,000 U.S. horses with respiratory illness.
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Equine Nutrition Basics: Protein, Vitamins, and Minerals
January 13, 2025
⎯ Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS
Proper equine nutrition looks at the requirements of a horse for protein, minerals, trace elements, and vitamins in the total diet.
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Second Careers for Broodmares Video
January 12, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
In this video, Dr. Rachel Doenges gives us some tips on taking a broodmare and giving her a second career. Doenges is a veterinarian at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. (Editor’s...
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Joint Issues in Horses 
January 11, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Being aware of joint issues in horses and seeking timely veterinary attention is key to maintaining your equid's long-term health.  
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Nancy Link and MSU Announce Equine Laminitis Collaboration
January 10, 2025
⎯ Edited Press Release
A gift from horsewoman Nancy Fair Link will enable construction and fund operation of a center dedicated to equine laminitis research.
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Farrier Knowledge of Equine Endocrine Diseases
January 10, 2025
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Farriers/hoof professionals are familiar with PPID and EMS, but they would like more owner education for managing equine endocrine cases.
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When Is a Horse Considered Old?  
January 9, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
The question of when a horse is considered old is an often-debated one in the equestrian community, but this article can help.
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Planning Retirement for an Older Horse
January 8, 2025
⎯ Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS
Since many equids live into their 20s or beyond, you need a plan for what your senior horse's life looks like as it ages.
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Planning for the End of Your Horse's Life
January 7, 2025
⎯ Merry Smith, MA, VetMB, PhD, DipECVS, AECVDI, MRCVS
Planning the logistics for the end of your horse's life will make it easier on you, your horse, and those around you.
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