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Energy. It is vital to overall health in any species, including the horse. This isn’t just physical energy and stamina that we are talking about, but cellular energy. It is the root of everything and in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is given the term ‘Qi’. Given the importance for overall health in almost any condition […]
Qi & Vital Energy in the Horse; A New Herbal Formula Read More »
If you own a dog, chances are in their lifetime you will contend with at least one ear infection. For some, that one infection may happen in the lifetime of their pet, or it could occur more often, potentially every month or two. Ear infections happen, as they are a part of life for some
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The heart is one of the most vital organs when it comes to overall health and performance for the horse, let alone any other species. If the heart stops, death quickly follows. There are many cardiac conditions and arrhythmias that can affect the horse, but overall, they are not very common thankfully. In this case
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Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) is an increasing diagnosis in the equine community and is linked back to a group of conditions, referred to as ‘myopathies’. The problem of PSSM is becoming more commonplace, leaving many owners unsure as to what the condition is or how to best manage it. Like many other conditions, PSSM is
PSSM in Horses; Thoughts and Considerations on Therapy Options Read More »
The Thoroughbred race horse and the racing industry as a whole has been an area of keen interest to me, dating back to my days in veterinary college. As students, we would see these unique patients on a daily basis and assist in therapy. I would also spend much of my off-time, at the local race tracks in Ohio, in the backstretch, to get a different view point and learn as much as I could. Given my current location, we do not have TB racing in our state, but yet, I still work with them on an almost daily basis through rehabilitation and consultations, with a quick trip here and there to tracks outside of my state. Through our research and consultations, along with reading as much as I can my hands on, I begin to make connections to what we are doing now, as compared to 20-30+ years ago. Could these differences or changes be creating the rise in lameness, poor performance and EIPH (bleeders)? If so, could management of these factors help us to reduce those problems and maybe enhance performance on a whole new level?
Taking the Thoroughbred Race Horse to the Next Level Read More »
Laminitis is a devastating condition in the equine industry, impacting every breed and gender. No one horse is immune to the condition, but it appears that certain groups of horses are more prone to others. The causes of laminitis can be many and often, the underlying cause can dictate success or failure. If we take certain steps to address the problem on a broader level, then often the condition can be more readily managed for the long term.
The Seven Steps In Managing Laminitis Read More »
If you own a horse, especially one that is competing, I don’t have to tell you that there are ‘gut’ problems in the industry. It seems as if almost every horse is on an ulcer medication in some shape or form. Gastrogard® and Ulcergard® tubes seem to be almost a staple in every tack box. We have a problem, but are we addressing it correctly? What are the causes of the GI distress and is there something more we can do to assist our equine companions to adjust? Or are we destined to just continue the expensive dance of anti-ulcer medications? Let’s take a different look at the problem and see if we can produce some answers.
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