Kimberly S. Brown

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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Vision Loss
In this podcast, Dr. Ann Dwyer explains the science behind equine vision loss and offers tips for managing blind horses.
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What to Consider Before Buying Your First Senior Horse
Owning your first senior horse comes with unique rewards and challenges. Learn what to expect and how to provide the best care for your aging equine.
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Researchers Compare Cheek Tooth Extraction Outcomes in Older and Younger Horses
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.
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Clinical Signs of PPID You Might Not Know
Dr. Edd Knowles helps us understand common and not-so-common problems associated with PPID-positive equids.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Effects of Laminitis on the Horse's Foot
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.
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Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) in Donkeys
Researchers have developed a scoring system for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in donkeys, similar to the one used in horses.
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Joint Fluid Proteins Could Enable Early Detection of Equine Osteoarthritis
Researchers have identified key proteins in joint fluid that could improve the early diagnosis and treatment of equine osteoarthritis.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Ponies
Senior ponies require careful daily management to stay healthy. Learn more from Dr. Shannon Pratt-Phillips in this podcast episode.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Tooth Removal
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.
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New World Screwworm Update: What Horse Owners Need to Know
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.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Asthma
In this podcast episode, Dr. Amy Polkes discusses equine asthma, including risk factors, diagnostics, treatment and management strategies, and more.
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New Research Offers Insights into Donkey Disease and Behavior
Research on feral donkeys in Southern California can help us better understand their domesticated relatives.
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Vaccination Protocols for Senior Horses
Senior horses still need vaccinations, even if they are no longer leaving the farm. Learn more from Dr. Kate Christie in this video.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Breeding Senior Mares
In this episode, veterinary reproduction specialist Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf explains the challenges of breeding senior mares.
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New Vaccine Shows Promise in Protecting High-Risk Horses From Strangles
Strangvac is a subunit strangles vaccine that allows veterinarians to distinguish vaccinated from infected horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Transitioning Senior Horses to Summer Feeding
In this episode, equine nutritionist Vanessa Allen explains how to safely transition senior horses from winter to summer feeding programs.
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Do Senior Horses Have Different Stress Responses to Short-Term Transport Than Young Horses?
Short-term transportation causes an acute stress response in horses, which is particularly relevant for seniors with metabolic disorders.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Owner Recognition of Equine Emotions
Dr. Kris Hiney and colleagues created an online course to help horse owners recognize and interpret equine behavior.
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Understanding EOTRH: A Common Dental Disease in Senior Horses
This progressive, painful dental disease affects an estimated 25–30% of horses over 25.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Feeding Senior Horses With Dental Issues
Learn how to feed senior horses with a variety of dental issues in this podcast episode featuring Drs. Pat Harris and Nicky Jarvis.
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What Senior Horse Owners Need to Know About Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Equine metabolic syndrome is a constellation of clinical signs and risk factors that increase a horse’s risk of developing hyperinsulinemic laminitis.
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Study: Older Horses Might Outperform Mature Horses in Showjumping
In a recent study, horses aged 14-20 obtained better showjumping competition results than those aged 8-13.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Dental Issues
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jack Easley explains various types of dental disease in senior horses and strategies for managing them.
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West Nile Virus Transmission Within Mosquito Populations Poses a Risk to Horses
Research shows mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus within their populations, underscoring the need for horse owners to control mosquito breeding areas.
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Clinical Signs of PPID You Might Not Know
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Understanding the Three Stages of Laminitis in Horses
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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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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Vision Loss
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What to Consider Before Buying Your First Senior Horse
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Researchers Compare Cheek Tooth Extraction Outcomes in Older and Younger Horses
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Effects of Laminitis on the Horse's Foot
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