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What Do Sunrises and Equine Joint Health Have in Common?
All horses are suspectable to joint wear and tear in their lives. In this blog by Holly Helbig, DVM, Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis, learn some of the signs of deteriorating joint health, and what you can do to help prevent it.
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Tips to Prepare for Successful Hoof Care Visits
When it comes to your horse’s hoof care, farriers are your foot health and functionality experts. In this post brought to you by Zoetis, USPC's official equine health and wellness partner, learn more about how to have the best visit with your farrier, including farrier safety, how to handle your horse during the visit and how to help him have a positive visit, and how to improve communication with your farrier.
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How to Extend Your Horse’s Hay Supply and Forage Alternatives
Forage is a vital part of every horse's diet. It can be a bit harder to come by in the winter months, though. Learn some tips from the nutrition experts at Triple Crown about how to extend your hay supply and about forage alternatives during the winter.
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Taking Your Horse’s Vital Signs
Do you know how to take your horse's temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR)? This is especially important for monitoring the overall health and wellbeing of your horse. Learn the steps to taking TPR and just how much insight they can give on your horse.
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Biosecurity: Trusted Protection, Fast Detection
Biosecurity is one of the most important aspects of taking care of horses. Learn some tips from the experts at Zoetis how you can help protect your horse and the other horses around it through practicing good biosecurity.
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Senior Horse Care Dos and Don’ts
Older horses require adjustments to their feeding program and special management as their needs change over time. It can be tricky to determine the right combination of feed and care for them, particularly if they have digestion challenges, poor teeth, or lameness issues. If you’re feeding a senior horse, you’ll want to avoid these common mistakes.
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Adding Enrichment to your Horse’s Life
Horses are naturally curious animals and constantly exploring. By adding enrichment to your horse's every day environment, you can engage and stimulate their mind.
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Good Grooming Goals: Dealing with Rain Rot
Learn all about rain rot in horses, including how to treat and prevent this skin condition.
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Equine Respiratory Health Tips
A Pony Club vet offers advice on equine respiratory health, with eight simple things you can do to keep your horse's lungs healthy.
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Winter is Coming: Is Your Feeding Program Ready?
As cool weather approaches, now is the time to start thinking about the changes you may need to make to your horse’s feeding program.
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