Pre-Cushing’s, Cushingoid, Syndrome-X, Hypothyroid and Metabollic SyndromeRecently, researchers have examined this condition more closely and the more specific term Insulin Resistance is now used to describe this metabolic body type. Insulin Resistance (IR) is characterized by a loss of insulin sensitivity at the cellular level. The insulin resistant horse is carbohydrate intolerant and the degree … Read more
I am Yogi Sharp Farrier and as a farrier studying for my PhD in farriery science I have seen that every aspect of horse care is closely interlinked, what I do to the bottom closely affects the rest of the body and vice versa. Day in, day out, across the world, people are researching these … Read more
We are a Facebook group for anyone who has a blind horse, a close connection to a blind horse or who is interested in learning more about life with blind horses. Health Care Products|Resources|Horse Facebook Groups
A blind horse can enjoy life just like a sighted horse. However, going blind can be a frightening experience for both the horse and the owner. Your horse may be upset and scared (and who wouldn’t be?) by the encroaching darkness. You’ll worry about how to care for your newly blind friend. This site will … Read more
Horse Vet Corner is a place to ask questions of veterinarians and get a veterinary perspective on your horse’s medical and health needs. Only vets answer questions or provide comments, not members (read the pinned post for rules). Vet participants are equine or mixed-practice. Questions are answered as the vet’s time permits. Health Care Products|Resources|Horse … Read more
Just like you, we find it frustrating to sift through so much misinformation and noise to find equine disease information that’s current, reliable and relevant. But what really troubles us is the number of horses that get sick or even die, year after year, from diseases that may have been avoided with proper vaccination and … Read more
BRIDGEquine is an organization for educating people about horse genetics. It is a database registry that tracks horse DNA for disease, disease free and color. Membership is encouraged to show support but is not required to use the online database. A great tool for anyone who owns, buys, sells or breeds horses. PSSM, HERDA, HYPP, … Read more
Eleanor Kellon, VMD of Equine Nutritional Solutions, Robesonia, Pennsylvania, is one of a handful of experts in the field of applications of nutraceuticals for horses. She is an authority in the field of equine nutrition as well as conditions affecting performance horses. Health Care Products|Resources|Horse Blogs
Dr. Kellon VMD of Equine Nutritional Solutions, is one of a handful of experts in the field of applications of nutraceuticals for horses. She is an authority in the field of equine nutrition as well as conditions affecting performance horses. Dr. Kellon is the co-owner of the almost 12,000 member Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance group … Read more
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