This seminar is part of the Cornell Equine Seminar Series, and will be presented on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom.
Keep horses outside as much as possible, unless medical conditions require stalling or the horse has an equine asthma issue associated with the pasture.
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.