âCold weather means the end of tapeworm transmission and a good time for a cleanout treatment for bots and fall treatment helps diminish additional transmission of horse parasites the following grazing season.â
"The evidence found during the study leads the researchers to suggest that horses affected by degeneration of the suspensory ligament should be screened for Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction.â
Planning on turning your horse out to grass during this current situation or at any other time? It’s worth installing a strip grazing fence and moving it once a day.
Dr. Stacie Boswell has created a book that is packed with valuable information for not only equine rescues, but a book that horse owners can also glean a lot from.
Challenges the industry faced included the cancellation of equine events, the impact on interstate travel of horses and the ramifications of guidelines and restrictions on horse farm staff.
The goal of the Horse Injury/Lameness course is to focus on evidence-based medicine and dive into the rapidly developing world of injury prevention and rehabilitation.
If you suspect a horse has hoof problems related to insulin responses, have him tested since only lab work can really answer that question.
The natural pattern of a new disease is a high rate of infection because horses (in this case) have no disease resistance, since the immune system does not recognize the new bug.
The Seen Through Horses Campaign will coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month from May 1-31, 2024, at a time when conversations around mental health will be elevated around the country.
You will get better service from your farrier if you do your part to prepare for his or her visit. Here are some great ideas to help you become your farrier's favorite.