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The Horse's Advocate Podcast

Apr 28, 2021

Equine asthma is similar to human asthma based on several factors associated with this lung disorder in horses. It has had several names, including heaves, COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and others.

In the past, veterinarians blame allergens for triggering the airways of horses to constrict, making it...


Apr 21, 2021

Calcium (Ca) and Phosphorus (P) are two of the most plentiful minerals in your horse, required for bone structure, muscle function and hundreds of other metabolic processes. However, they compete for uptake in the digestive tract.

When there is more phosphorus than calcium in the diet, calcium prevents phosphorus from...


Apr 12, 2021

Every horse owner fears the green grass of spring if they have ever had a case of laminitis. In this episode, I review an article written in a magazine for horse owners and analyze the information they give about this subject.

I can't entirely agree with most of it. But, I counter with my views and experiences. I...