Internal parasites (“worms”) cause problems for horses of all ages. These freeloaders compromise a horse’s health both directly and indirectly. They’re particularly well-adapted to survive in the horse and in the environment, so controlling them is a constant battle...
Several horses that attended the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah from April 29-May 8 have been diagnosed with Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1). Cases have since been reported in several western states and Canadian provinces.
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Q: I recently purchased a six-year-old gelding for trail riding. I've noticed that he drools when he is eating grain. I also noticed that he's eaten the bark off two oak trees in his pasture. My other horse has...
Q: I am currently in high school, and I'm interested in becoming an equine vet. What should I look for in a college program? Can I do internships or anything else now that will help me with this career...
Learning how to take your horse's vital signs, and doing it regularly so that you know what's normal for him, will help you recognize when something is wrong with his health.Some horses are high maintenance critters while other horses...
“Now that spring is here, we need to take it slowly when transitioning any of our horses from hay to pasture,” says equine nutritionist Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. “And for those of us with insulin resistant horses,” she adds,...
Q: I have a lot of birds living in my barn. I've been told that bird droppings can be harmful to horses if ingested. I scrub my horses' feed and water buckets twice a day. Should I be...
When it comes to enjoyment and quality of life, a horse's true fitness may mean more than just a pasture and some oats. While most horses get the majority of their nutrients from pasture and grain, many may not...
Hooves are made of a hard, crusty protein called keratin. You cannot add keratin by painting it on – it is produced by specialized cells within the hooves called keratinocytes, which rely on a nutrient-rich blood supply.Key nutrients for...
Click the image above to download the first aid kit checklist pdf.Don't get caught unprepared when an injury occurs at your barn. Keep first aid kits for horses and humans stored in a secure location where all items will...
