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Colic in Senior Horses Video
March 9, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
The outcome of colic surgery in aged equines has improved greatly in the last 20 years.
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7 Management Tips to Reduce the Risk of Feed-Associated Equine Colic
February 22, 2025
⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS
Here are management and feeding-associated tips to help you avoid triggers for equine colic.
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Clinical Challenges for Senior Horses: Perspectives from an Equine Practitioner in Denmark
January 3, 2025
⎯ Nanna Luthersson, DVM
An equine practitioner from Denmark discusses the issues she sees in senior horses and offers tips for managing older equids.
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Listening To and Interpreting Gut Sounds Video
October 20, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Learning how to listen for gut sounds can clue you and your veterinarian in to possible GI tract issues.
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Checking for Sand in Your Horse's Feces Video
September 22, 2024
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
In this video, Dr. Christine Johnson walks you through the steps to check a horse's feces for sand or debris that could cause colic.
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Forage and Grain Tips to Reduce Equine Colic Risk
September 12, 2024
⎯ Patricia A. Harris, MA, PhD, VetMB, DipECVCN, MRCVS
Selecting and feeding appropriate fresh forage and hay can help you avoid equine colic.
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