Does Your Horse Need a Low-Starch Diet?
Your horse's health status might call for a low-starch diet. Learn which conditions benefit from low starch levels and how to make the change. The post Does Your Horse Need a Low-Starch Diet? appeared...
View Article5 Conditions Affecting Equine Muscles
Learn about fibrotic myopathy, MFM, botulism, PSSM, and HYPP and how they affect horses. The post 5 Conditions Affecting Equine Muscles appeared first on The Horse.
View ArticleBrushing Up on Tying Up in Horses
Researchers are redefining the muscular diseases long called "tying-up." While they seem similar, the causes are different, and each requires specific management--from special diets to emergency...
View ArticleCan Massage Help Horses With PSSM?
Dr. Gina Tranquillo-Shade and Michele Haman of Equi-Librium Therapy LLC talk about whether massage can help or hurt horses with polysaccharide storage myopathy. The post Can Massage Help Horses With...
View ArticleGenetic Testing Options for Horses
Two leading genetics researchers described current and upcoming tests for a variety of heritable equine conditions. The post Genetic Testing Options for Horses appeared first on The Horse.
View Article4 Misconceptions About Alfalfa
Does alfalfa cause kidney or respiratory problems or make horses hyper? Specialists shed light on these myths and more. The post 4 Misconceptions About Alfalfa appeared first on The Horse.
View ArticleNutritional Management of Horses With PSSM
Choosing a diet that is low in starch and sugar can help reduce excess muscle glycogen storage in horses with PSSM. The post Nutritional Management of Horses With PSSM appeared first on The Horse.
View ArticleCan Magnesium Supplementation Help my PSSM1 Horse?
Horses with PSSM1 might benefit from magnesium supplementation, but it is important to use the right form and reevaluate its effects on your horse periodically. The post Can Magnesium Supplementation...
View ArticleSugars and Peppermints: Not Safe Treats for All Horses
Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one. The post Sugars and Peppermints: Not Safe Treats for All Horses appeared first on The Horse.
View ArticleUnderstanding Equine Muscle Atrophy
Discover the causes, treatment, and prevention of this common muscular problem in horses. The post Understanding Equine Muscle Atrophy appeared first on The Horse.
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