Alternative Therapies

A Genetic Connection to Equine Sarcoid Skin Tumours

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June 29, 2017

Margaret Evans, equine sarcoid skin tumours, horse skin tumours, bovine papillomavirus BPV, Douglas Antczak VMD PhD, Dorothy Havemeyer McConville, horse genetics, equine tumour regrowth, horse care

Sarcoid skin tumours are the most common form of cancer in horses. The most frequent areas where they grow are around the eyes, the ears, or in the girth area, and they may be locally aggressive. As a result, sarcoid tumours can make a horse unusable for many activities and potentially reduce the animal’s quality of life.

Product Review: Equiwinner™

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April 23, 2017

Equiwinner natural electrolyte balancing system

An adult horse’s body is comprised of approximately 70 percent water, and all bodily functions depend on the conductivity of fluids in and around cells. Because electrolytes conduct electricity and manage all bodily fluids, good health depends upon correct electrolyte levels working properly in order to maintain optimum balance in the body. Proper electrolyte activity keeps horses hydrated for improved general health and performance.

A Closer Look at Equine Joint Inflammation

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March 1, 2017

Dr. Crystal Lee, Equine Joint Inflammation, equine Osteoarthritis, healthy equine cartilage, healthy equine cartilage, Polysulfated glycosaminoglycan, equine articular cartilage

A healthy joint in the limb of a horse provides a frictionless system and facilitates movement with ease. Each joint depends on the function of each of its components to serve this purpose in an equine athlete. Bone, articular cartilage, synovial fluid, synovial membrane, fibrous joint capsule, and ligamentous structures make up these components.

Complementary Therapies in Equine Health Care

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February 4, 2016

equine therapies, equine accupuncture, horse chiropractors, horse massage, equine massage, horse accupuncture, horse therapies, complementary therapies for horses, remt, lindsay day

Horse owners today have an array of complementary practices and products to turn to in the care and management of their equine partners. Things like acupuncture, chiropractic and massage are now more widely accessible than ever before.