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Over the past couple of decades improved management, nutrition, and veterinary care have contributed to increase longevity in today’s horse population. It is not unusual to hear of horses living well into their thirties. As horses age, the wear and tear of a lifetime of activity takes its toll on joints, leading to the development of arthritis. While there is no cure for arthritis, there are ways we can keep senior horses more comfortable.
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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Quick tips to keep your horse’s water...
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Providing proper nutrition for your horse is one of the most basic ways to ensure his well-being. High-quality forage and...
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Certain types of horses are at higher risk of developing vitamin deficiencies than others. It may be because they are...
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During drought conditions, pastures may not provide enough fiber and energy to meet your horse’s nutrition requirements. Feeding additional hay may be necessary. If additional calories are still needed, consider a high-fat supplement. Horses should consume at least 1.5% to 2% of body weight per day in forage. Supplemental forage in the form of hay or hay cubes may be needed.
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Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: https://thehorseportal.ca/2021/06/what-to-do-about-ticks/ Both people and their animals have been encountering more ticks and...
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It can be hard to get a picky eater to consume enough calories to maintain optimal condition. Digestive aids, such...
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During the hot summer months it is important for your horse to have unlimited access to fresh, clean water. A...
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This is post 41 of 41 in the series “Taco Tuesday” It’s Taco Tuesday! Taco Tuesday special report Back in...
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Hot and dry temps got your pasture down? The record heat and lack of rain has turned many pastures brown...
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This is post 40 of 41 in the series “Taco Tuesday” It’s Taco Tuesday! Taco Tuesday special report Back in...
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Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: https://thehorseportal.ca/2021/05/equine-asthma-pollution/ During the summer there are often waves of horses presenting with...
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Mosquitoes are not just annoying; they pose a health risk for your horses. Mosquitoes spread several neurologic diseases: West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalomyelitis, and western equine encephalomyelitis.
It is important to vaccinate your horse to protect against these diseases as well as take steps to manage the mosquito population on your farm.
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3 easy steps to determine if a horse feed is “low starch". 1. Check the NSC (nonstructural carbohydrates)value of the feed. 2. Look for fat and fiber ingredients at the top of the ingredient list. 3. Make sure any cereal grains and molasses are only present in small amounts.
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When it is hot out, exercise and other stressors can lead to dangerous dehydration. Horses generate a tremendous amount of...
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What does vitamin E deficiency look like in horses?
Subtle signs of vitamin E deficiency often go unnoticed.
Stiff during warm-up
Sore after exercise
Sour attitude when ridden
Lack of energy and impulsion
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As an equine athlete who has lived a full life, I have had my share of aches and pains. Lately I have been having more trouble than usual walking around and getting up from my nap. My humans tried the typical things to make me more comfortable, but they weren’t working as well as they had in the past.
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Healthy pastures require year-round maintenance. Depending on your situation you may need to rest overgrazed pastures, control weeds, spread manure, test soil, reseed, or fertilize. Check out our pasture management infographic.
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Don’t wait until you are in the middle of breeding season to support optimal fertility in your breeding stallion. Subfertility...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact: Aimee Robinson Valley Vet Supply Phone: 785-562-3864 x 282 | Mobile: 414-916-3246...
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Horses are naturally suspicious of new flavors and odors, some more so than others. The key to introducing a new...
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I think it is time to have a discussion about fly masks.
For those of you that aren’t familiar with them, fly masks are the things our humans strap to our faces to keep the flies out of our eyes. The mask serves two purposes: It keeps us more comfortable (I am sure you don’t like flies in your eyes!) and it stops us from getting infections and diseases in our eyes.
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Your truck is gassed up and ready to go. You have gone over your trailer’s safety check list and it...
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Confused about the difference between a fortified feed, balancer pellet, and vitamin and mineral supplement? You are not alone. We put together a simple chart to help you choose which one is right for your horse.
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