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Kentucky Equine Research
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PET Scanning: A New Frontier in Equine Musculoskeletal Diagnostics
Positron emission tomography (PET), the newest addition to equine musculoskeletal imaging, is beginning to find its niche in clinical practice.
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Preserving Winter Pastures
How can horse pastures survive the winter season in good condition? The best management is to keep horses off of wet winter fields, but if this is not practical, property owners can follow these
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The Hindgut: Understanding Its Role in Equine Digestive Health
Hindgut digestion progresses most efficiently when horses are allowed continual access to forage and limited access to feedstuffs that could upset the pH of the cecum.
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Winter Water Requirements for Horses
As winter approaches in many areas of the world, horsemen must evaluate the nutrient requirements of their horses.
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Neurologic Disease in Horses: Overlapping Clinical Signs Make Diagnosis Difficult
Veterinarians often struggle to pinpoint neurologic disease because similar clinical signs occur across multiple conditions.
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Does Your Horse Need Shoes? Genetics May Offer Answers
Scientists identified genes linked to the ability of horses to race successfully without shoes, pointing to a potential genetic basis for hoof strength and resilience.
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