Conversations in Equine Science

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Do Horses Get Headaches?

This episode explores whether horses can experience headaches by examining cervical spine pain, common signs like head rubbing or altered carriage, and how musculoskeletal and nervous system issues contribute to discomfort. Nancy reviews diagnostic options, treatment and rehabilitation strategies, and the need for improved imaging and physiotherapy to restore performance and well-being. Research Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/2/422  

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  Racing Records Decoded: Predicting OTTB Eventing Performance

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  Game-Changer for Equine OA? 2.5% Polyacrylamide Hydrogel Shows Long-Lastin…

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  SGLT2i Therapy for Horses

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  Steroid Use and Insulin Dysregulation in Horses.

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  Why My Gelding Chews the Reins: The Cortisol Connection

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  Get Back On: The Neuroscience of Remounting After a Fall

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  The Equine Limbic System

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  Horse Brain Science - Part 3

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  Inside the Horse Brain: How Equine Minds Think, Feel, and React

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  Horse Brain Science: Rethinking Training with Neuroscience

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  Equine Hoof Trim Research

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  Trust the Horse: Study Shows Horses Decide When to Wear Blankets

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  Steroids and Insulin: The Hidden Trigger of Catastrophic Laminitis

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  EHV-1 Outbreak Explained: Symptoms, Risks, and What Horse Owners Should Do

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  Knowing When to Let Go: Owners, Vets, and Pain in Aging Horses