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On this page are links to free downloadable articles on horse health written by Dr. Christine King for various horse magazines. You are welcome to read, download, and print them for your own use. As already mentioned, each article is copyrighted, so if you want to use any of these papers in any sort of publication (web site, printed media, etc.), then please contact me for permission and guidelines for reuse. Except for the feature articles, most are PDF files, so you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open them. (Acrobat Reader is a free download from Adobe.) Enjoy! | |||||
FEATURE ARTICLES: Ginsengs and other adaptogens may help with viral infections NEW! The trouble with fat: some thoughts on equine metabolic syndrome Adaptogens and the working dog - on performance, injury, and career longevity Adaptogens and the senior dog - on optimizing health and longevity Feeding horses on a tight budget - on economising without compromising Feeding dogs: Eat simply, live well - on feeding a great, nature-inspired diet Trimming & shoeing for comfort, performance, and injury prevention
Feeding and Digestive Health Digestive disorders and the emotions (85 KB) Healthy eating, part I (140 KB) Healthy eating, part II (130 KB) Loose stool (76 KB)
Performance-Related Topics Adaptogens - stress, performance, and adaptogenic herbs (160 KB) Care of the horse's back (104 KB) Diagnosing lameness: a tool or two you might not have considered Do horses get fibromyalgia? (165 KB) Exercise-induced muscle problems and breed (88 KB) The Tao of Hoof Care - some thoughts on the shoes vs barefoot debate Saddle fit basics - fit and placement from the horse's perspective Shipping - long-distance transport and the performance horse (176 KB) Training the young horse (430 KB)
Therapy Alternatives to bute, banamine, and other NSAIDs (116 KB) Glucosamine-chondroitin supplements (92 KB) Movement as therapy (64 KB)
Breeding and Mare/Foal Health Bacteria and foal health (112 KB) Breeding - making responsible decisions (190 KB) Feeding your pregnant mare (225 KB) Infertility in older mares (124 KB)
Specific Health Issues Nasal congestion (60 KB) Neurologic herpes (128 KB) Thyroid hormones and equine metabolic syndrome (140 KB)
General Management Fly control (72 KB) Health status (68 KB) Making do - keeping horses healthy in an imperfect environment (100 KB) The Tao of Vaccination - some thoughts on the vaccine debate West Nile virus in western Washington
Other Topics the Gift of believing; Christmas 2006 (68 KB) Integrative veterinary care - the best of both worlds (100 KB) Wellness - what does "wellness" mean? (112 KB) White crows - studying health to understand disease Winter health - why do we get sick in the winter months? | |||||
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All content: Copyright Christine M. King, 2005-2011. Please contact me for permission & guidelines for reuse of any content. | ||
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