Equine Herpesvirus-1- Be on the alert
Click here, to learn more about Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php
» View ArticleClick here, to learn more about Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php New ThermoRegulator Healthcare Tool launched by Equine Guelph Nature has provided horses...
» View ArticleThere is often a stigma attached to feeding round bales to horses, but managed well they can be a safe...
» View ArticleAs the winter season approaches, it is time to evaluate your horse’s body condition score. It is important to make...
» View ArticleHow many calories are treats adding to your horse’s diet? Probably not many, if you feed them in moderation. Calorie...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Guelph, ON, Sept. 27, 2016 – Equine Guelph has launched the new...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences By Kristen Browning-Blas Late summer is peak...
» View ArticleHow many times have you heard the statement, “Chestnuts are crazy!” Researchers in Australia have taken the first steps to...
» View ArticleIt is time to restock your horse’s supplements. You need to order a couple online and pick up one locally...
» View ArticleTo most horse people, there is no better sight than a row of freshly bedded stalls, complete with a pile...
» View ArticleKnowing and noticing the signs of depression in your horse may alert you to illness, injury or stress that can...
» View ArticleSweating is the process horses use to cool themselves when their body temperature rises. When a horse sweats they...
» View ArticleThoroughbreds experience a lot of stress on their joints starting at an early age. Daily wear and tear, injuries, conformation, and aging all contribute to damage that causes joint inflammation and pain. There is probably not a Thoroughbred coming off the track that couldn’t benefit from a joint supplement.
» View ArticleOn the track, constant exercise, frequent shoeing, and the demands of racing can put a lot of stress on Thoroughbreds’ hooves. Bad feet can lead to other issues, such as sore backs and hocks.
» View ArticleThoroughbreds in training produce large amounts of free radicals that can damage cell membranes in the muscle. To defend against free radicals, horses use antioxidants like natural vitamin E and selenium to hunt the free radicals and render them harmless.
» View ArticleIf your Thoroughbred is coming straight from the track and has been in training, their metabolic rate will still be high due to intense training and elevated caloric intake. Once leaving the track, many Thoroughbreds benefit from a period of rest and relaxation, along with time to adjust to their new schedules. Their caloric requirements may decrease depending on the type of work involved in their new career, but this will not happen immediately.
» View ArticleDue to their past lifestyle, the majority of off-the-track Thoroughbreds will have ulcers and some type of digestive imbalance. On the racetrack, Thoroughbreds experience an intense training schedule. Their diets often consist of large amounts of grains that are high in starch and sugar, which can cause the digestive tract to become unhealthy.
» View ArticleTransitioning an off-the-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) to a new career can result in a host of nutritional challenges. Trying to determine which supplements will best suit your OTTB may be confusing. We’ve developed a helpful infographic and 6-part blog series that outlines the many challenges.
» View ArticleMosquitoes are not just annoying; they pose a health risk for your horses. Mosquitoes spread several neurologic diseases: West Nile...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Story: Jackie Bellamy-Zions The sun is shining, birds are singing, flowers are...
» View ArticleLove takes many forms Approaching the barn you slide the heavy, hanging door back and the deep rumble sets off...
» View ArticleSpring has sprung and it is time to evaluate how your horse made it through the winter and revise your...
» View ArticleArticle re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php When transitioning your horse to new feedstuff – either to a new...
» View ArticleClick here, to learn more about winter cool down and what to do with a wet horse in the cold....
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