Kimberly S. Brown

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Exercise
Dr. Sue Dyson recommends owners observe their senior horses before, during, and after exercise to notice signs of discomfort.
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Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Strangulating Lipoma Colic in Horses
Strangulating lipoma obstruction is often deadly in horses without surgical intervention. Researchers aimed to identify risk factors for this serious condition.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tips on Feeding Forage
Forage is the foundation of any horse's diet, and that is especially true for senior equids.
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Senior Equine Hind Limb Lameness and Longevity
Dr. Tracy Turner explains some common causes of hind limb lameness in senior horses and offers advice on how to promote longevity in these equids.
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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.
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Canagliflozin Shows Promise as a Long-Term Treatment for Insulin Dysregulation in Horses
Preliminary results from an ongoing study indicate that horses treated with canagliflozin have sustained decrease in postprandial insulin responses over two years without severe side effects related to...
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Would Your Horse Prefer You Over a Stranger?
Researchers studied whether horses prefer their owners over strangers using reunion and odor tests.
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Researchers Establish New Metabolic Parameters for Mules
New research shows that mules have distinct metabolic profiles and lipid metabolism compared to horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 3
In part three of this podcast and article series on managing senior horses in herds, we focus on horses' social, nutritional, and exercise requirements.
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Researchers Develop a Human-Equine Attachment Scale
Researchers developed a new Human–Equine Attachment Scale to better understand the bonds between humans and their equine companions.
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Senior Horse Learning and Retention Research
Researchers assessed the learning and short- and long-term memory abilities of senior horses versus adult horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 2
In the second part of this podcast series, Drs. Nicky Jarvis and Pat Harris discuss nutrition and feeding strategies for senior horses in herds.
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Donkey Domestication, Physiology, and Disposition
Donkeys and mules are different from horses in their physiology and behavior. If you are new to owning or managing donkeys or mules, seek out experienced handlers for advice.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 1
In this first of a three-part podcast series on managing senior horses in herds, we look at introducing horses to a herd.
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Quick Tips to Manage Snow and Ice on Your Horse Property
These tips will help you manage snow and ice on your horse property.
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Horse Choice During Human-Horse Touch Research
In a recent study, researchers evaluated how therapy horses responded to various types of human touch.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Melanoma
Melanoma skin cancers can occur in any horse, but gray horses have a genetic predisposition to the problem.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Lumps and Bumps
Dr. Amy Polkes explains some common causes of lumps and bumps in horses.
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Environmental Enrichment for Stabled Horses
Recent research compared how different enrichment items affected horse behavior and physiology.
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Research on Long-Term Treatment of PPID Horses
PPID is considered a slowly progressive disorder. The researchers noted that pergolide is recommended as a life-long daily treatment for equids with PPID.
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Understanding Aging Equines 
There are many things horse owners can learn that will help them keep their aging equines healthy and happy. 
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Annual Wellness Exam
In this episide, Dr. Toby Pinn-Woodcock helps horse owners understand what to expect at their senior horse's annual wellness exam.
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Do Horses Grieve Following the Death of a Companion?
Researchers asked owners of horses that lost a companion about changes in the animals' behaviors and activities.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: The Trouble With Ticks
In this podcast episode, entomologist Dr. Erika Machtinger explains how horse owners can protect their animals from tick bites.
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When Equine Laminitis Strikes 
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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Horse Teeth by Age
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
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Anatomy of the Equine Carpus and Metacarpus
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Tips for Deworming Senior Horses
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Giving Older Horses a Second Chance
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Exercise
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