The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zycosan (pentosan polysulfate sodium injection) for the control of clinical signs associated with osteoarthritis in horses. Zycosan is a heparin-like ...

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We’ve all been there—staring at the fly spray options on the feed store shelf. What is the difference? While there are many different active ingredients, there are two different foundational ...

Feeding weanlings through early training requires careful balance to support steady growth, proper mineral ratios, and sound development without overfeeding.

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Subtle joint inflammation can limit performance before lameness appears. Learn how to recognize early stress and support active horses in training. March 18, 2026 ...

Warmer, wetter weather puts your horse at greater risk of several skin conditions. Here’s what to do if you spot one of these four issues. Ahhh, spring. Another winter is past, and the first warm, ...

Q: I have to admit that I’ve struggled to keep my three horses fit because I must juggle the amount of time I can spend with each of them. I don’t want any of us to get bored, and I know conditioning ...

An equine veterinarian helps one reader identify the toxic plant horse nettle and describes how to keep her horses safe. Question:I’m worried that a weed that grows on my property may be horse nettle, ...

On Feb. 25, a 17-year-old Oldenburg gelding at a boarding facility in Washington County, Maryland, tested positive for strangles. The horse developed clinical signs on Feb. 22, including fever and ...

A horse who emits rasping, whistling or other respiratory noises when he gallops may have a condition called roaring, technically known as laryngeal hemiplegia. A horse who makes respiratory noises as ...

If you have even a passing interest in equine nutrition, you’ve probably heard of probiotics. These mixtures of bacteria and yeast are designed to aid a horse’s digestion by restoring the balance of ...