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  • Horse hoof health during changing weather

    Don't Let Changing Weather Create Hoof Issues for Your Horse

    Springtime brings wet-dry cycles that create problems with horse's hoofs leading to brittle or cracked hooves, infiltration of bacteria that causes thrush and abscesses

    Flossie Sellers - March 6, 2017 09:13

  • Cases of Equine Herpes Virus and Strangles Affect Horses as 2017 Approaches

    "Thanks to the Equine Disease Communication Center, horse owners in the USA have access to timely information about outbreaks of infectious diseases such as equine herpes virus and strangles.”

    Flossie Sellers - December 30, 2016 08:53

  • Dr. Kellon’s Guidelines: Why Test Hay for Your Horse?

    "Variable factors in hay include type and strain of hay, soil type, geographical location, rainfall, organic matter in the soil, stage of growth, type and amount of fertilizer, or soil treatments such as liming.”

    Flossie Sellers - December 29, 2016 08:42

  • Is Your Horse Underweight? Solutions for the Hard Keeper

    "Underweight is not a normal state for any horse. Rule out health problems, and then feed a nutritious diet while paying attention to the hindgut microbial health, providing non-inflammatory fats, and offering quality forage at all times.”

    Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. - December 28, 2016 07:17

  • Importance of Making Horse Hoof Care a Priority During Winter Months

    "With winter weather bringing hard frozen ground, snow drifts and colder temperatures, sticking to hoof care schedules is difficult for horse owners and farriers, but regular hoof care is important.”

    Flossie Sellers - December 26, 2016 07:55

  • Considering the Best in Holiday Treats for Your Horse

    "Fruits and vegetables such as apples and carrots make healthy holiday treats for horses along with cookie and muffin treats made using natural grains and molasses.”

    Flossie Sellers - December 23, 2016 07:01

  • Horse Hoof Health and Nutrition: Balance Is Key

    "A well-balanced diet will contain the nutritional elements needed for optimal hoof growth, but each horse is unique and different life stages, performance levels, and lifestyles can affect each situation.”

    Flossie Sellers - December 22, 2016 07:58

  • Three Not-So-Common Myths about Feeding Horses

    "Horses are complex animals, and correctly meeting their nutritional needs can be challenging. Learn about these three not-so-common myths about feeding horses.”

    Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. - December 21, 2016 08:15

  • Winter Weather Changes May Increase Risk of Colic in Horses

    "Changes in diet and stabling often occur at the same time as changes in weather and activity levels and these changes can impact your horse's risk of colic.”

    Flossie Sellers - December 20, 2016 07:59

  • Equine Leptospirosis – A Hidden Threat to Your Horse’s Health

    "Until now, options have been limited for horse owners working to help prevent leptospirosis caused by L. pomona, and in response to the equine industry’s requests for a vaccine, Zoetis developed LEPTO EQ INNOVATOR®.”

    Flossie Sellers - December 9, 2016 08:03

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