Managing 3 Common Equine Lamenesses
Horses that are diagnosed with a chronic lameness require a life-long management strategy that keeps them comfortable. It can be challenging to find [...]
Keeping Hoses Thawed for Easy Winter Horse Watering
When winter temperatures dip below freezing and stay that way for days on end, it means added work. It’s time-consuming and exhausting draining hoses [...]
Internal Parasites in Horses: What You Need to Know
Worms are a natural occurrence in horses. Left unchecked they can affect a horse’s overall health and in extreme cases lead to death. Thankfully, [...]
Ingredients in Equine Dewormers
Ever wonder which deworming medication you should use and when? When you know which ingredients are designed to target specific parasites, the decision is [...]
Inflammation Symptoms in Horses
Inflammation is the body’s response to irritation or injury. That may be from a laceration, bruise, sprain or strain, torn soft tissue, burn, or [...]
Implementing a Quarantine at a Horse Barn
Infectious diseases can spread like wildfire. Be proactive by creating a quarantine plan to limit the spread of contagious diseases at your facility. An [...]
Impaction Colic in Horses: Types and Treatment
Impaction colic is one of the most dreaded conditions horse owners and trainers encounter with their horses. The term “colic,” however, is vague and [...]
Identifying Equine Emergencies
It’s relatively easy to spot most equine emergencies or ones that may require an urgent response. Unfortunately, some emergency situations are less obvious. Rood and [...]
How Worried Should You Be About Fire Ants in Your Horse’s Pasture?
Not all horse owners have to worry about fire ants. Currently, the pesky insect is only in the southeast and areas like Texas. For [...]
How Strangles Vaccines Work in Horses
Have you ever wondered how vaccines work in the horse’s body? John F. Timoney, MVB, MRCVS, MS, Ph.D., of the University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine [...]