
Steps for Managing EMS Horses During the Winter
Winter can negatively impact horses challenged by equine metabolic syndrome in a variety of ways, and this can increase their...
» View ArticleWinter can negatively impact horses challenged by equine metabolic syndrome in a variety of ways, and this can increase their...
» View Article10 feeding tips to help your horse get through the cold winter months 1. Don’t rely on pasture as your...
» View ArticleHealthy pastures require year-round maintenance. Fall is an important time to evaluate your horse pastures. Depending on your situation, you...
» View ArticleClick here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Reduce your horse’s seasonal stress by slowly...
» View ArticleLyme disease is a tick-borne disease that affects humans and animals, including horses. It is caused by a bacterial spirochete,...
» View ArticleRoaring (recurrent laryngeal neuropathy or RLN) occurs when part of the larynx is paralyzed, blocking the airway. As the horse...
» View ArticleThe directions clearly state “Feed one scoop per day to a 1000-pound horse.” Is it a barely full scoop, an...
» View ArticleThere is nothing more maddening than trying to feed a critical supplement to your horse and having him not eat it. If you have a picky eater, introducing a new supplement slowly will help short-circuit any possible protests. How slowly depends on the horse and just how suspicious he or she is.
» View VideoA strong immune system protects your horse against a host of outside invaders, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. A properly...
» View ArticleQuestion: Hi! I dampen my horses feed before feeding. Is it ok for your supplements to be mixed in with...
» View ArticleComposting your manure can reduce the number of stable flies on your farm. In a study done in Florida, soiled...
» View ArticleExercise benefits a horse in several ways. The effort of movement increases the calories a horse utilizes each day. The...
» View ArticleOngoing research into pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) has led to improved diagnostics and treatment. In this edition of EQUUS...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php This free online resource will take users through the complete cycle of...
» View ArticleCheck out this cool tool from the University of Guelph. Vaccines are an important part of your horse’s preventative health...
» View ArticleThe most common question I get is, “What exactly is insulin resistance or dysregulation?” The following is not a scientist’s...
» View ArticleHow grass grows The exact time spring grass begins to grow will vary from season to season. It also differs...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Vaccines are an important part of your horse’s preventative health program. The...
» View ArticleOf all the domestic animals we interact with, horses have the fastest reaction time. Horses evolved with this trait as...
» View ArticleDuring a physical exam a veterinarian will listen to your horse’s gut sounds with a stethoscope in the flank area. What lies below the stethoscope? When listening for gut sounds, your veterinarian will evaluate both sides of the horse. The abdomen is divided into four areas or quadrants: left side top and bottom, and right side top and bottom.
» View ArticleInclement weather, new hay, traveling, competing – there are a lot of factors that impact your horse’s colic risk. Use...
» View ArticleA horse’s spleen weighs about 15 to 20 lbs. One of its roles is to store red blood cells when...
» View ArticleThe most important thing to keep in mind regarding “carbs” is that there are different types of carbohydrates and the...
» View ArticleIn a few easy steps you can set up a good feeding program: 1. Determine how much your horse weighs....
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