Question: I have a 12-year-old Quarter horse gelding that I have had since he was 2. At 4-years-old, I began training him for barrels, which he did quite well. He was very flexible and had excellent turns.
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Ask the Vet: EPM
Question: My Thoroughbred gelding is 24-years-old and has Cushing’s Disease and now we suspect EPM. He is being treated for both. What are the odds of a full recovery from EPM – I mean will I ever
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Ask the Vet: Vitamin E & Muscle Disorder
Courtesy of AAEP Question: My horse has PSSM. He’s been on high fat food since March and is building muscle but at what seems to be a very slow rate. He sometimes appears to have
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Ask the Vet: Pre-Purchase Exam
Courtesy of AAEP Question: I am buying a horse and a lameness exam seems a waste of money. What is really important to know and tests be taken when considering adopting a horse? (adoption as
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Ask the Vet: Podiatry (Shoe Fitting, Balance)
Courtesy of AAEP Question: I am wondering if there is a special way a horse with a cyst on the flexor surface should be balanced or shod to take away some pressure from the cyst.
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Ask the Vet: The Easy Keeper
Courtesy of AAEP Question: I have two horses that are very easy keepers, even through the winter. I actually feed one cup twice a day with good quality hay. Is there anything else that I
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Ask the Vet: Feeding the Race Horse
Courtesy of AAEP Question: In your opinion, what is the best feed combination for a race horse in racing season and during rest period? Should it be different due to the different energy demands? Is
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