Strongyle egg distribution in pastures: What does eggs per gram of feces really mean? Thatâs a question we are often asked here at Horsemenâs Laboratory.
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Hay is the basis for your horseâs health. Just as a human diet that lacks proper nutrition results in poor health, so too does substandard hay, so it pays to do a little research to learn what youâre buying to feed your horses.
Is it too late to vaccinate my horse? April Knudson, DVM, is an equine specialist with Merial Veterinary Services. She has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal health, infectious disease and lameness. She holds a doctor of veterinary medicine f
Few studies have been conducted showing the effects of changing the physical form of long-stemmed hay. A trial by Gagnon and Barbisan comparing long-stemmed hay and cubed hay on water intake showed that the horses fed a cubed ration consumed more water th
Much attention is paid to internal parasites in horses, but external parasites are not only a nuisance, but can also be a source of serious health threats to horses. During cold winter months, most horse owners think that the cold will keep the parasites
Results of the American Horse Publications Survey 2012 indicate the concern horse owners have for providing the best nutrition possible for their horses. A great deal of thought goes into decision making when it comes to their horse's nutrional needs.
In a recent report in Science Daily, researchers say that a newly discovered mosquito virus could lead to new vaccines and drugs, as well as providing new diagnostic tools.
Maintaining your new foal as it grows can be both fun and challenging. Foals change drastically during their first months as they become weanlings and mature. Weanlings and yearlings continue to build bone and muscle and mass at a remarkable rate. From we
Research shows that changes in the batch or type of hay you give your horse can increase his chances of developing colic by 10 times! Fortunately, studies also suggest that there are things you can do to help reduce the chances of your horse developing co