Management Strategies to Get Your Horse Ready for the New Season by Dr. Lydia Gray • courtesy of SmartPak Houses get a spring cleaning, cars get a spring tune-up . . . why shouldn’t horses
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Category: Veterinary Care
Risk-based Vaccines: Does Your Horse Need Them?
courtesy of PennState Extension Determining which vaccines your horse should have is not always simple, particularly when talking about risk-based vaccines. It is important to work with your veterinarian to determine the vaccines needed for
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Euthanasia: The Most Difficult Decision
courtesy of AAEP Difficult though it may be to contemplate, there may come a time when, for humane or other reasons, you need to consider euthanasia for your horse. Choosing whether, or when, to end
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The High-Risk Broodmare
by Bruce. W. Christensen, DVM, MS Certain conditions will put a broodmare’s pregnancy at high risk of failure, either through abortion, stillbirth, or premature delivery. Owners of broodmares should be aware of warning signs that
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Emergency Wound Care: How to Stop Bleeding
by Cynthia McFarland • courtesy of Stable Talk by Farnam Every horse owner should know what to do if an injury occurs. In an emergency, such knowledge could even save your horse’s life. No matter
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When Does a Horse Need a Farrier?
courtesy of Pet Talk We all know what it feels like to break a fingernail or toenail, and it is certainly not comfortable. Luckily for humans, we do not have to walk or stand on
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How to Winter Horses
by Katie Young, Ph.D. – Equine Nutritionist, Manager Equine Technical Services During the cold season, horse owners must make sure that their animals receive proper care. Horses are more able to maintain body heat if
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Enjoying Veterinary Visits
by Sue M. McDonnell, Ph.D • courtesy of AAEP In our referral equine behavior practice, we frequently rehabilitate horses perceived to be uncooperative with one or more veterinary procedures such as injections, nasogastric tubing, genital
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Young Horse Health and Nutritional Needs Have Their Own Story
A veterinarian and equine nutritionist offer tips to support young horses by Aimee Robinson, courtesy of Valley Vet Supply As young horses dot fields, and horsemen dream big for their future, one cannot overemphasize the
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Horse First Aid Checklist
courtesy of The Arena by Vita Flex Horses are accident-prone. Chances are, if there is trouble, they will find it. Creating a horse first aid kit allows you to act quickly. This can save your
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