Equine Veterinary Essentials

Gray horse affected by equine melanoma

My horse has melanoma, now what?!

About 80% of gray horses over the age of 15 develop melanoma. A veterinarian explains how to recognize equine melanoma, the surgical, vaccine, chemotherapy, and preventative options available, and the...

My horse has melanoma, now what?!

About 80% of gray horses over the age of 15 develop melanoma. A veterinarian explains how to recognize equine melanoma, the surgical, vaccine, chemotherapy, and preventative options available, and the...

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Horse affected by equine metabolic syndrome and laminitis

Does your horse struggle with metabolic disease...

Learn how to recognize equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and its link to laminitis, from cresty necks and insulin dysregulation to strategies for support. Discover diet, exercise, and natural options like...

Does your horse struggle with metabolic disease...

Learn how to recognize equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and its link to laminitis, from cresty necks and insulin dysregulation to strategies for support. Discover diet, exercise, and natural options like...

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Is gastric acid the problem in horses

Is gastric acid the problem?!?!

Stress-related gastric ulcers can form in horses within hours of transport or intense activity — even without a drop in stomach pH. Learn why acid may not be the whole...

Is gastric acid the problem?!?!

Stress-related gastric ulcers can form in horses within hours of transport or intense activity — even without a drop in stomach pH. Learn why acid may not be the whole...

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Aloe vera plant for equine gut health

Aloe Vera, is it good for your horse?

A veterinarian examines the research on aloe vera for horses, comparing it to omeprazole for gastric ulcers and explaining why the type and quality of aloe vera matters far more...

Aloe Vera, is it good for your horse?

A veterinarian examines the research on aloe vera for horses, comparing it to omeprazole for gastric ulcers and explaining why the type and quality of aloe vera matters far more...

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Turmeric for equine muscle health

Can Turmeric help muscle activity and exercise ...

Turmeric supports muscle health in horses by downregulating COX-2 to reduce post-exercise muscle damage, improving oxidative capacity, and helping preserve muscle mass with age.

Can Turmeric help muscle activity and exercise ...

Turmeric supports muscle health in horses by downregulating COX-2 to reduce post-exercise muscle damage, improving oxidative capacity, and helping preserve muscle mass with age.

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Phytotherapy and healing herbs

What is Phytotherapy? Can Anybody Use Herbs?

An introduction to phytotherapy (phytomedicine) — the science and traditional knowledge of using herbs to treat and prevent disease. Learn how Equine Veterinary Essentials blends herbal research with veterinary expertise...

What is Phytotherapy? Can Anybody Use Herbs?

An introduction to phytotherapy (phytomedicine) — the science and traditional knowledge of using herbs to treat and prevent disease. Learn how Equine Veterinary Essentials blends herbal research with veterinary expertise...

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