While dogs are vaccinated against rabies without question, the majority of horses – who are often at higher risk – are not vaccinated.
A horse that is alone out in the pasture can still get rabies, can still get tetanus, can still get West Nile, and can still get Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis.
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The bottom line for metabolic syndrome horses is that unless the hay was grown on alkaline soil there is enough chromium in the diet already.
Ascarids are the primary parasite concern in foals and weanlings, while small strongyles are considered the primary parasite risk in adult horse populations.
âIt's easy to become a CHAMPION - an incentive-based equine service volunteer - an individual must log a minimum of 24 volunteer hours from January 1st to December 31st.â
âAllergies to environmental conditions such as food allergies, insects, pasture growth, or inability of a horseâs immune system to handle pernicious bacteria and fungi are among the contributing factors to Equine Pastern Dermatitis.â
Many horse owners are taking farm life a step further with the addition of traditional homestead activities like chicken keeping and growing their own vegetables.
The importance of environmental management to minimize fly breeding areas cannot be overstated, especially for confinement operations and horse stables.
Horses are happiest in the presence of a strong and kind leader to take care of them, who they trust to be clear, fair, and consistent.