Body Condition

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My Senior Horse Podcast: PPID Part 2
The daily management of horses with PPID might include nutrition, exercise, clipping, supplements, and observation.
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Research on Ponies and Slow Feeders
Researchers in Italy looked at how to feed ponies to reduce wastage and improve slowing feed intake.
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Treats for Overweight Horses
Many horse owners would like to give their "pudgy" equids treats as part of a reward, stretching, or just as a relationship builder. You can give treats, but read on to learn more about best practices...
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Insulin Dysregulation and Cresty Neck Score 
Insulin dysregulation—which is associated with equine laminitis—is best diagnosed with insulin testing.
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Donkey Body Condition Score
We tapped into our friends at The Donkey Sanctuary in the United Kingdom to help us understand some basics of body condition score for these equids. We are also thrilled to be able to provide you a...
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Equine Muscle Mass: Detecting and Monitoring Changes
The muscle atrophy scoring system (MASS) was developed to detect reductions in muscle mass quickly and reliably.
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Body Condition Scoring: Body Condition Index and Other Techniques
Different ways of monitoring body weight as well as condition are described in this article. For example the new body condition index (BCI) might provide a better way to judge your horse’s fat for some...
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Feeding the Donkey
The donkey can be a loving equid to own, but they are not just little horses. Learn about body condition and get feeding tips.
READER FAVORITES
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Some Dos and Don’ts for Senior Horse Care
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Help! My Senior Horse is Losing Weight!
horse dental issues
Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
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Horse Hoof Anatomy
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
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Equine Parasite Resistance Video
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Dry Lot for PSSM Horse
PPID in horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules
My Senior Horse Podcast: PPID Part 3
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How to Wrap a Horse's Hock Video
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