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Acupuncture is an ancient practice that works alongside modern veterinary medicine. Learn what equine acupuncture is and how it can benefit your horse's health.

Orthopedic ultrasound helps veterinarians diagnose lameness and track recovery. Learn how ultrasound is used and why a controlled setting gives the most accurate results.

The purchase price is the least expensive part of owning a horse. Learn what horse ownership really costs and how to plan for it.

Endometritis affects about 15 percent of mares and can make pregnancy difficult. Learn how this 'invisible disease' is detected and treated.

Most horses need their teeth floated at least once a year. Learn how dental needs change from yearlings to older horses, including wolf teeth and shedding caps.

Losing a foal late in pregnancy means losing an entire breeding season. Learn about the many causes of equine abortion and the early signs to watch for.

Some mares cannot clear their uterus normally after breeding, which can lower fertility. Learn about delayed uterine clearance and the steps that help prevent it.

Cellulitis causes painful, hot swelling in one or more legs and is considered an emergency. Learn the causes, signs, and why prompt treatment matters.

An Arabian stallion that had dropped hundreds of pounds was found to have a mouth full of abscessed teeth. See how proper dental care helped him recover and why dentistry is more than floating teeth.

A horse's teeth are very different from ours and need regular care from a trained equine dentist. Learn how often horses of different ages need dental exams.