Riders often select senior competition horses for their experience, but these horses require specific management to maintain their health and performance.
Researchers at Tufts University assessed how relationships between owners and their geriatric and non-geriatric horses influenced veterinary care decisions.
A new study found that cheek tooth removal in geriatric horses (20 years and older) was not associated with a higher rate of complications than in younger horses.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Andrew van Eps discusses the changes that occur in the hoof when a horse develops laminitis and describes some early clinical signs and risk factors.
As horses age, dental disease and tooth wear can make extraction necessary. Dr. Jack Easley explains how veterinarians approach removal and what recovery and feeding look like afterward.
The ongoing New World screwworm outbreak poses a threat to horses in the U.S. and across Central and South America. Learn more about the outbreak’s current status and how to protect your horses.
