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Topping Off Hay Diets

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Dr. Kellon

Hay is just dried grass and grass is the horse’s natural food so it shouldn’t need any supplementation – right? Wrong. Variety is a major difference between the diet of feral horses and that of  domesticated horses fed hay.  The … Continue reading →

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Hemp for Horses

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Dr. Kellon

The endocannabinoid system is a feedback loop within the brain and all branches of the nervous system – higher brain functions of thought/memory/mood, movement, sensation, and the autonomic system which helps regulate all organs and the immune system down to … Continue reading →

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All Carbs Matter in Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Dr. Kellon

There are physiological differences between humans and horses. For example, horses don’t produce high levels of ketones, even when starving.  Horses with EMS are not at high risk for cardiovascular disease the way humans are. They develop laminitis instead. Despite … Continue reading →

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Mares Transitioning to the Breeding Season

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Dr. Kellon

Horses are long day seasonal breeders, with both males and females showing seasonal variability in reproductive function but it is much more obvious for the mares. Most mares have suppressed ovarian activity which begins in the fall and ends in … Continue reading →

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Prepping for Shedding

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Dr. Kellon

If dealing with shedding was the worst problem we had to face with horses we would be blessed indeed – but it’s still a pain. Getting to that glorious new coat underneath will always be predominantly a matter of time, … Continue reading →

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Failing Pastures

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Dr. Kellon

I’m going to define failing pastures as those that no longer can meet the nutritional needs of the horse.  This can happen a lot sooner than you  might think. Brown, dormant grass is easy to spot but very mature green … Continue reading →

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Parasite Resistance – Where Do We Stand

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Dr. Kellon

The doomsday scenario of parasites resistant to all deworming drugs has not materialized but we are facing some challenges.  This will give you current information on resistance, your treatment options and future directions. Note: I have deliberately not used any … Continue reading →

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Little Recognized Early Signs of Cushing’s Disease

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Dr. Kellon

The classical signs of Cushing’s Disease in horses (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction/PPID) of poor topline, sagging belly and long curly coat that fails to shed are only evident fairly late in the condition.  If your horse is in his teens … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Old Lower Leg Problems

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Dr. Kellon

It’s difficult enough to support the mass of a horse on a tiny column like the leg if it is a   rigid structure.  When it also has a moving part (the fetlock), the problem becomes much more complicated. Exaggerated flexion … Continue reading →

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Herbs for Topical Use

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Dr. Kellon

If you haven’t tried herbal products for skin and coat use, you really should.  Not because they’re herbal or natural – because they are effective! Chemicals are chemicals whether they are inside a plant or in purified form.  Many effective … Continue reading →

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