By learning about horse behaviour, participants are able to create a safer environment for their horse and themselves.
Help horses weather the winter with insight from equine nutritionists and a veterinarian.
Before determining any fence placement or its type, height and breadth of segments, consider the type of horses being stabled or kept on the property.
Disaster preparedness is important for all animals, but it takes extra consideration for horses because of their size and their transportation needs. During an emergency, youâll have limited time to evacuate your animals. During hurricanes, earthquakes,
Proper feeding, watering, housing, and care of horses during cold weather can make the difference between a healthy horse and one that suffers from illness and discomfort.
âOregon State Veterinarian Dr. Brad LeaMaster advises horse owners to practice strict biosecurity measures and hygiene if they travel to shows and competitions to prevent their horse's exposure to EHV-1.â
âIn horses that become clinically ill with West Nile, the virus infects the central nervous system and causes symptoms of encephalitis and the fatality rate for horses exhibiting clinical signs is approximately 33%.â
âBecause of cold weather, changes in diet and stabling often occur at the same time as changes in activity which can impact your horses risk of colic.â
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