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What are Cannabinoids? CBD is a popular hemp plant extract that people use to manage a variety of medical conditions. But did you know that this all-natural plant compound also has wellness applications for animals? While you may think that CBD use is limited to cats and dogs, its therapeutic properties also extend to other …

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The horseman and stock man are familiar with the cannon bone of the horse limb. On each side of the cannon bone is a long narrow bone known as the splint bone. The splint bones start at the knee and taper as they descend on either side of the cannon bone, each ending in a …

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Bleeding in performance horses is a common problem, and can be caused by a variety of factors, such as exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), stress-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (SIPH), or other medical conditions. EIPH is most common in horses that are raced or compete in high-intensity sports. It is caused by the rapid expansion of the horse’s …

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Founder occurs due to the lack of blood flow in the laminae which produces inflammation in the hoof. As time goes by, the cells of the laminae are damaged due to the lack of oxygen and nutrients that are found in the blood. If the problem is not treated in the early stages of founder, …

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