Q: I recently had a fecal egg count done for my horse, and after we got the results, it was recommended that I deworm him with fenbendazole for five consecutive days, then wait ten days to deworm him again....
Shoo fly, don’t bother me! Summer time is prime time for increased numbers of various types of flies that can irritate your horse and you. Put away that fly swatter because there are better measures that can be taken...
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation will host the 10th International Equine Colic Research Symposium, July 26-28, 2011, in Indianapolis, Ind., at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott.The symposium, held every three years, alternating between Europe and North America,...
It’s not unusual to see a horse rear. A frisky horse cavorting with a pasture mate may stand on its hind legs as a playful expression. Rearing is also a defensive posture that feral horses use to fend off...
From Texas A&M; College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical SciencesThe purchase of a horse alone can be costly enough, but horses have certain requirements that need to be met that generally far outweigh the cost of the horse itself....
Photos by Lesley WardA good collection of grooming tools and a lot of elbow grease will serve most of your horse-grooming needs, but when preparing for competition, photo shoots or other special occasions, soap and water are essential. Here...
Q: There has been an outbreak of Lyme disease in my area. What can I do to reduce the risk of my horse getting it? Is there a vaccination for horses? If my horse does get it, is there...
A full-sized horse does best on a diet that offers 1 to 6 mg of iodine each day to keep his thyroid gland working properly. Because the iodine content of grass is too low to measure, it is best...
Q: My barrel racing gelding is generally sound and healthy and I want to keep him that way. He's 16 now, and I am concerned about keeping his joints healthy. Is there anything I can do to help preserve...
Most horse owners know that rich grass, especially the fresh grass that grows in the spring, can be dangerous in large quantities. Overconsumption of starches and fructan, a sugar present in many grasses, can lead to laminitis, leading many...
