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Whoa! What are you giving your horse?

Q. There are so different versions of drugs available to purchase for my horse. How do I know which ones really work and are safe to use? A. As with any other area of equine health care, it is always best to consult with your veterinarian about providing the best possible medicine, including the risks and benefits of any product before giving it to your horse. Read more...

Confused about Compounded Drugs?

Q. Some of my friends at the barn were talking about compounded drugs and whether or not they are safe to use. What are they? Should I ever use them? A. I’m glad you asked that question because the equine drug marketplace can be overwhelming. Read more...

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Clearing the Confusion: Answers About Drug Manufacturing

A question and answer resource for veterinarians and horse owners about compounded drugs and the importance of using FDA-approved drugs. Read more...

Equine Stomach Ulcer Treatment and Prevention: Some Products Just Don’t Make "Cents"

Kevin Keane, DVM, Sports Medicine Associates of Chester County, Kennett Square, Pa., has a list of clients that range from Hall of Fame race horse trainers to Olympic level riders in multiple disciplines. Veterinarian to these top horsemen and women, he also sees horses involved in every other level of competition and training and knows, from experience, that all of them can be prone to developing equine stomach ulcers. Read more...

Good Equine Health Care Part of Equation for Racetrack Success

For American Quarter Horse breeder, racing enthusiast and barrel racer Christina Zehender of Fort Jennings, Ohio, the proof is in the racetrack payout. But the cash might have remained on the table had it not been for her willingness to give a promising 4-year-old one more chance. Read more...

Arabian Horse Owner Named Stay on Guard Spokesperson

Arabian horse owner Kari Kemper Hickam of Blue Springs, Mo., has always gone the extra mile to ensure her horses are well cared for and healthy. She’s slept in the barn with mares due to foal. She’s hand-walked injured horses for hours to expedite recovery from surgery. She’s in the barn every day to feed, water and clean stalls—before and after her eight-hour day in the marketing department of a bank. Because Kari has always gone to great lengths to keep her horses healthy, she was surprised when one of her show geldings was diagnosed with stomach ulcers. Read more...

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