Steaming proved most effective in reducing the overall bacteria populations in hay and it maintained the diversity of bacteria naturally found in dry hay.
A calorie count, evaluation of the digestibility of the diet and, if necessary, checking for underlying diseases will help locate the problem when it comes to a horse's topline.
Out of nearly 4,500 horse owners, 73% indicated their horse was showing at least one behavior associated with dental pain.
Less daylight plus inclement weather during the winter season tend to cause horse owners to spend less quality time with their horses.
By the time a horse begins to loose weight, drop feed, or show other signs of dental problems, any issues with the horse's mouth are quite advanced.
Making sure your senior horse is comfortable for winter with additional body fat to serve as insulation and energy reserves when temperatures become frigid is important for good health.
Without vaccination, infections including equine influenza is possible across distances and in everyday care.
Pumpkin pulp is very low calorie as most of it is water and protein and fat are also low while the fiber portion is very prebiotic as it is high in soluble fiber.
While we'll never have that innate connection to the essence of nature that horses do, we are still part of nature and can work to increase our connectivity to the natural patterns of the world.
Cold-induced hoof pain is a temporary but a significant issue for your horse and, fortunately, it can usually be successfully managed.