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The Importance of Routine Blood Testing for Senior Horses
July 8, 2026
⎯ Beatrice Lehmann, DVM
A senior horse blood profile can help owners and veterinarians detect and manage endocrine disorders, inflammation, metabolic disease, and organ dysfunction early.
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Characteristics of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
March 19, 2025
⎯ Simon Bailey, BVMS, PhD, FHEA, DECVPT, FRCVS
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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