Q: I have heard many people adamantly insist that the sheath must be cleaned every six months, but at other barns where I've worked, we simply do not do it regularly unless the horse appears to have a problem. We...
Edited Press ReleaseAnimal health experts warn that fatal cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile are being reported in numerous states, even in areas where activity has been low for several years. This follows a rise in the...
Equine Nutrition from A to ZFeeding your horse may seem like a complex task, but it can be simple with our glossary of equine nutrition terms. Read more >>
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Q: My horse was recently vaccinated by our vet and quite a few hours after she received the vaccine her neck muscle by her shoulder started twitching, does this mean she has an allergy to the vaccine, or is...
Using weight tape at the heart girth may not measure small changes in weight. Photo: Leslie PotterThe problem of equine obesity has been at the top of horse health headlines recently as more owners learn about the serious health...
Alfalfa
Abundant in protein and calcium, alfalfa is a good source of forage for young, growing horses and lactating mares. For most other horses, it can be too rich and lead to obesity. The high protein concentration can lead to...
Q: I have a horse that tends to get hives any time she gets sweaty. In the warm months I can hose her down and this does help but during the cold weather it isn't possible. The hives are...
Q: I have a 17-year-old Mustang that came back high on the ACTH test for Cushing’s disease. She started Pergolide 5 days ago. I have her on grass hay. My question is about treats and supplements. Most pellets have alfalfa...
Q: My daughter has fallen in love with one of the horses at her lesson barn. She does wonderful with him and he is great with her. We are thinking about leasing him with the option to purchase him...
Dr. Kristina Hiney, PhD, Omega Fields® Equine Nutrition Advisor, has prepared a series of Seasonal Tips which can be of great help to the horse owner transitioning their horses from one season to another.
Omega Fields recognizes that your...
