Nancy S. Loving, DVM

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Safe Pastures and Paddocks
Pasture turnout is good for horses, but there are precautions owners need to take to ensure those areas are safe.
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Insect Management on a Horse Property
Insects reproduce in standing water as much as they do manure. Use these tips as part of an insect control plan for your horse farm.
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Potential Side Effects of Owner Vaccination of Horses
The cost savings of giving your horse's vaccines yourself don't balance out against the risk of not vaccinating appropriately or having a horse get sick or die from a vaccination reaction.
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Equine Biosecurity When Traveling
Follow these biosecurity steps to protect your horse at an event and not bring home a disease to your other horses.
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Biosecurity for Your Home Horse Facilities
Biosecurity is important to protect your horses at home and while you are traveling.
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Latest Research on Shivers in Horses
Researchers collaborated to learn more about shivers in horses. This is a neuromuscular disorder that usually is first seen in the hind limb of horses backing up or when you are picking up the hind li...
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Equine Insect Repellents For Horses
There’s plenty of choices when it comes to fly repellents, but how do you choose the right one? Learn about the different active ingredients and methods of application so you can find one that works for...
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Use a Pasture Hay Feeder to Reduce Waste
You can benefit your horse's health and save time and money if you choose the right pasture hay feeder.
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Equine Bandaging Basics
This article provides tips on bandaging, from the materials to use to proper application.
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Feeding a Horse Herd to Avoid Fights
Here are tips to help you keep the food fights at a minimum during feeding time for your horse herd.
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Anti-Inflammatories for Horse Barns
Keeping anti-inflammatory drugs in your barn's medicine cabinet can allow you to administer these medications with your veterinarian's advice.
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Icing Tips for Horse Owners
There are many ways to use icing to help injuries sustained by your horse. Follow these tips to help you alleviate pain and swelling.
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Tips on Cooling a Hot Horse
If your horse works and gets hot and sweaty, you can help him cool down. Be aware that an overhot horse or a horse cooled too quickly can suffer physical issues.
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