Basic Health
January 26, 2012
A Healthy Home Life: Clean, Airy Stalls Advantageous for Horses
In recent years, the dwindling number of acres dedicated to horse production has drastically altered traditional, free-roaming management systems
January 24, 2012
Abdominal Obstructions in Horses
Enteroliths receive the most attention as causes of intestinal tract obstruction. However, there are other, less frequently encountered obstructions
January 23, 2012
Cold Weather Hoof Care
Shod or unshod, your horse’s hooves still need to be picked out and inspected every day through the winter.
January 18, 2012
Is Your Horse Ingesting Sand?
A certain amount of ingested sand passes through the digestive tract, but in some cases, large amounts of sand
January 16, 2012
Treating Diarrhea in Foals
Diarrhea in foals is not uncommon; can be related to a variety of causes; and is often self-limiting, clearing
January 03, 2012
Behavior Differences by Gender in Young Horses
Studies in dogs and humans have shown that young females are generally more anxious than young males when presented
December 30, 2011
Health Problems Identified and Treated in Geriatric Horses
Horses over 15 years of age make up a significant percentage of the equine population in some countries. Owners
December 28, 2011
The Way to a Horse’s Heart Is Through Its Stomach
To learn more about the best trigger for bonding and learning, French and Polish researchers put together a study
December 27, 2011
Studs in Horseshoes: Helpful or Harmful?
If you sometimes work your horse on grass or muddy ground, you are probably familiar with that unsettling moment
December 23, 2011
Abbreviations Commonly Used for Drug Therapy
Veterinarians often employ a shorthand of sorts when dispensing medication to clients. Provided here is a list of the