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Glands at a Glance: A Horse's Endocrine System

Think of the equine body as an enlightened corporal corporation. Under the direction of president hypothalamus, CEO pituitary gland processes messages to and from department managers, known collectively as endocrine...

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Cushing's Disease in Horses

Cushing's Disease, or Cushing's Syndrome, is often thought of as a disease that only afflicts older horses, however, it has been known to occur in horses as young as eight...

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New Year's Weight Loss Resolutions for Your Horse

Is your horse obese? According to Sciencedaily.com, horses suffer from obesity just as humans do, and a significant percentage are overweight. Obesity in horses can cause...

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Horse Trailer-Viewing System

Sundowner Trailers, maker of horse trailers, now may be ordered with the Safeview System, a product of 5/A Baker Products Inc. This closed-circuit television system allows...

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FarmTek Equine Supply AquaCool Evaporative Cooling System

Summer is here and now is a great time for a new evaporative cooling system for your buildings and barns. By drawing in hot, dry air...

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Rate Your Riding with Our Chart

[/caption] Everyone--especially the rider--has a part in making eventing safer. In the March 2008 issue of Practical Horseman magazine, veteran eventing coach Jim Wofford outlines the following rating system to help...

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Strengthen The Immune System

Poor immune system function puts your horse at risk of serious infections, sometimes with unusual and difficult-to-treat organisms. How Can You Tell? Routine blood tests,...

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Innovative System Used at Equine Medical Center to Repair Fractures

Leesburg, Va., November 7, 2008 -- When a human fractures an arm or leg, the results are pain, discomfort and inconvenience. When a horse fractures a limb, however, the consequences...

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Illustrated Guide: Body Condition Score System

The body condition score (BCS) system offers an objective method of estimating a horse's body fat levels. Developed 25 years ago by Don Henneke, PhD, as part of his doctoral research, the...

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