by Staff Writer Your horse, a creature designed for constant grazing, possesses a stomach that is in perpetual acid production to facilitate digestion. In a natural environment, where horses graze and chew throughout the day,
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Category: Health
Risk Factors and Causes of Colic
courtesy of SmartPak In most cases, the underlying cause of a colic episode is never determined. This is partly why myths and misconceptions abound such as the advice not to let a horse drink cold
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Factors Influencing Your Horse’s Hoof Growth and Quality
by Staff Writer Your horse’s hoof health is affected by many factors, some of which remain consistent regardless of your location or climate. Understanding these universal elements can help you maintain optimal hoof growth and
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Caring for a Newborn Foal: Comprehensive Guidelines
by Staff Writer A newborn foal is a delicate and vulnerable creature, requiring meticulous care and attention to ensure a healthy start to life. In the wild, foals must make an extraordinary transition from the
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Commit to a Healthy Gut
courtesy of SmartPak Your horse’s stomach plays a critical role in digestion, but the impacts of gastric health don’t stop at feed utilization. An unhealthy stomach can cause wide-ranging impacts from weight loss to poor
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
courtesy of UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Center for Equine Health Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most diagnosed tumor in horses. It can develop anywhere, but is usually identified in non-pigmented, or lightly pigmented,
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Horse Dewormers: Is Your Protocol Up To Date, Or Outdated?
courtesy of Farnam’s Stable Talk Horse owners tend to follow tradition. This is especially obvious when it comes to deworming — but that’s not necessarily a good thing.
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How Barn Air Quality Affects Your Horse’s Respiratory Health
courtesy of Stable Talk by Farnam Veterinarians are seeing an increase in respiratory issues like equine asthma, sometimes referred to as “heaves.” Dust, mold, fungal spores and ammonia can all cause inflammation when inhaled by
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Navigating Foal Diarrhea
by Staff Writer Foals, especially in their early days of life, are susceptible to various health challenges, and one common concern for horse owners is foal diarrhea. This condition, characterized by loose and watery feces,
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Moon Blindness
by Dr. Lydia Gray Moon Blindness, technically known as Equine Recurrent Uveitis or ERU, is one of the most common eye diseases of horses and the leading cause of equine blindness. It gets its name
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