Researchers looked at several feeding methods, including free-choice feeding, unlimited food access, slow-feeder, and an automatic box feeder to determine effects different feeding methods have on equine health and well-being.
Study revealed that the readings obtained by the non-contact infrared thermometer demonstrated good reliability in terms of measurement repeatability, but these readings did not align well with rectal temperatures.
Horses are individuals and may need additional nutrients and care, but covering the basics will optimize your horse's foundation for a lifetime of vibrant health.
Take time now to think about what your horses will need to thrive during the coldest months of the year.
Based on UKVDL data, cervical pole necrosis is an idiopathic, non-infectious, placental disease that can result in abortion, premature birth, delivery of a weak foal or delivery of a viable foal.
In horses with spinal impingement causing back pain and behavioral signs (bucking, rearing, refusing jumps), typically more than one vertebrae is affected and the severity of impingement is greater.
Horses with cold-induced hoof pain show obvious lameness and often typical laminitis stance, but without bounding pulses or heat in their feet.
A timetable for regular trims and re-shoeing if the horse is shod, daily hoof picking and prompt attention to any issues noted is all part of the horse care job.
Horse digestive systems operate optimally when forage is always available, and this means water must be available at all times to aid in digestion and avoid blockages.
Veterinarians caution against adopting dietary changes without a confirmed veterinary diagnosis since clinical signs displayed by horses with neuromuscular disorders are not necessarily unique to the described conditions.