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My Senior Horse Podcast: Insulin Dysregulation
Management of insulin dysregulation in equids is life-long and focuses on diet and exercise.
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Owner Knowledge of PPID
Results of a global survey were used to investigate what horse owners know—and don’t know—about PPID (Cushing’s disease).
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Horse Barn Insulation and Ventilation
Good barn ventilation is critical to horse and human health.
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Bacteria in the Air of Indoor Riding Arenas
Researchers looked at bacterial burdens in the air of four German indoor riding arenas to show exposure of horses and humans.
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A Look at Poor Performance in Horses
Pain or physical discomfort is often the cause of poor performance in horses. Your veterinarian can help you get to the bottom of the issues.
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New PPID Research Receives Special Recognition
Research on PPID, ID, and pergolide treatment shed some light on treatment and management of affected horses.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Eye Problems
Equine eye specialist Dr. Nicole Scherrer helps us understand common eye issues in horses.
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Top Tips for Using Equine Grazing Muzzles
Grazing muzzles are tools that can be useful with equids that are overweight or have some issue that require they have restricted intake of fresh forage.
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Senior Horse Science
Check out these selected studies on aging equines to learn more about their care.
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Help Researchers Understand Equine PPID
Collaborative research will study genetic variants in the treatment success of horses with PPID, and researchers need information from horse owners.
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Does My Horse Have Narcolepsy or Sleep Deprivation?
Narcolepsy is rare in horses, but more common is sleep deprivation. This happens when they can't or won't lie down.
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My Senior Horse Video: How to Measure Horse Weight
Bryan Cassill of Mars helps you understand how to measure your horse's weight and offers tips and advice to reaching a weight goal.
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Possible New Equine Insulin Dysregulation Treatments
Researchers have been studying drugs that could be used to treat insulin dysregulation in horses, ponies, and donkeys.
British ponies laminitis risk
Assessing Your Animal's Risk of Laminitis
Laminitis can affect any age or breed of horse, there are many potential causes, and there are things owners can do to help.
hairy horse with PPID
Owner Understanding of PPID in Horses
A research project sought to determine how horse owners make decisions regarding treatment and management of PPID-positive horses.
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Diagnosis and Management of Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Equine metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors highly associated with an increased risk of hyperinsulinemia-associated laminitis (HAL) and potentially other morbidities, including laminitis...
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My Senior Horse Reader Favorites
Looking for great information on senior horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules? Check out these My Senior Horse reader favorites!
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Diagnosing and Managing PPID in Horses
Learn more about pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in equids from this downloadable fact sheet created by the EEG.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Laminitis Risks
Dr. Edd Knowles from the U.K. helps us understand more about equine laminitis and its potential causes.
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Biosecurity Planning for Equestrian Events
Dr. Katie Flynn of the USEF details biosecurity measures at shows in this article.
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U.S. Senior Horse Survey: Focus on Competition
Ten percent of U.S. senior (15+ years) horses are used for competition according to their owners, and some appear to compete at the highest/international level.  
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Call the Vet First, Search the Internet Later
The internet is a good resource for learning about horse care—but when your horse’s health is at stake, call the veterinarian first and surf the web later!
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Characteristics of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) can occur in obese or lean equids, so owners need to understand the group of risk factors.
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My Senior Horse Video: Overweight Horse Management
In this video, Bryan Cassill, MS, MBA, gives us tips and advice on everyday management of overweight horses. Cassill is the Commercial and Formulations Manager for Mars Horsecare and BUCKEYETM Nutrition....
READER FAVORITES
Welsh ponies
My Senior Horse Podcast: Insulin Dysregulation
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Horse Teeth by Age
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Equine Laminitis: Can You Spot the Signs?
horse dental issues
Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
equine parasite control guidelines video
2024 AAEP Equine Parasite Control Guidelines Video
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8 Tips to Decoding a Fly Spray Label
broodmares video
Management Tips for Former Broodmares
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Eye Problems
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