Equine Discomfort Ethogram – Catalog Identifying Subtle Pain In Horses
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania cataloged 64 behaviors to help horse owners and veterinarians identify subtle pain and discomfort in horses ...
How To Test For Sand In Horse Manure
Sand, or tiny rocks, caught in the large intestine, can cause irritation, colic, or complete obstruction. Horses feed on the ground in ...
How To Prevent Gastric Ulcers
The presence of gastric ulcers in horses is astronomical. Estimates of 60% of horses and upwards of 90% of racehorses suffer ulcers ...
Cold Air Affects The Respiratory System’s Defenses Against Illness
The nasal passage and trachea are the first and second lines of defense against irritants, dust and mold particles. Cold air dries ...
A Horse’s Winter Coat – Keeping Warm In Winter
If left to grow, is a healthy natural winter coat enough to keep your horse warm over winter? The short answer is ...
Vitamin Loss In Cured Hay
Hay is valuable for its protein, mineral, and vitamin content. Vitamin A, however, loses 50%- 80% of its value in the first ...
Managing Pastures In Fall for Spring Growth
As temperatures drop and we move into late fall and early winter, it is essential to support your pasture for robust growth ...
Why Must A Down Horse Get Up Quickly ?
Have you ever wondered why caregivers encourage a down horse to get back up quickly? When a horse goes down, regardless of ...
What is EOTRH?
EOTRH, Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption, and Hypercementosis, is a syndrome where a tooth’s roots dissolve. Most of the changes take place in ...
Mowing For the Health of Your Horse and Pasture
Producing quality forage for horses on pasture takes active planning. It should include rotational grazing, fertilization, seeding, manure management, and mowing 3-4 ...
