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...
Proper preparation is one of the keys to creating the perfect image. The camera captures everything in minute detail, so you need to be sure that those details are just right.
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Unless your goal is to let your horse go...
If you've ever suffered through the process of attempting to diagnose a mystery lameness in your horse, you might be interested in a new system that is being released to veterinarians.
Kevin Keegan, a professor of equine surgery at the...
Every year, the third week of March is recognized as National Poison Prevention Week. Take some
time to check your home, barn and pastures to protect your horses and pets from accidental
poisoning. Here are some resources to help. Are There Poisonous...
Q: I have a 10-month-old miniature colt and his 13-year-old mini companion turned out on about an acre of pasture. Is it safe to turn them out on fresh grass in the spring? How many hours can I keep...
When Sarah’s horse almost died from a severe case of small strongyles, she was stunned. He was on a regular deworming program and she rotated between drug classes, just as she’d been advised. Despite her best intentions, she’d unwittingly...
