Approximately 33% of the samples that are examined by Horsemenâs Laboratory are positive for worm eggs, and over 95% of those positive samples are due to strongyle eggs.
After 4 years of culturing equine feces, Dr. Schell is now making testing for dysbiosis - an imbalance of microflora in the horse's gut - available to horse owners.
The music positively impacted the emotional state and performance of treated horses, compared to the control group.
The competition is intended to inspire trainers to be involved in transitioning horses to second careers and serves to educate those involved in the care, training, and sale to responsible owners.
Learn how to evaluate lacerations on your horse so you will known when to call a veterinarian and when you can provide the treatment necessary to heal the wound and prevent infection, and why a booster tetanus shot is sometimes necessary.
In the horse's joints, the swelling caused by inflammation can lead to the deterioration of the cartilage, joint damage, and arthritis.
When you're ready to purchase that blanket for your horse, SmartPak offers a selection from stable sheets to the toughest turnout blankets.
"ThinLine has redesigned the traditional bell boot to protect horses, the environment and the horse ownersâ pocketbooks with a boot that is made from a high-tear strength polymer that can take the everyday wear and tear that other boots canât.â
âHorses will often reduce their water intake as temperatures fall and the combination of reduced water intake with increased forage consumption during the cooler months makes them more susceptible to health issues.â
Digestive supplements aren't needed for every horse, but when you are stressing the GI tract or the horse has signs of difficulty, probiotics and other support supplements can help.