Horse Health Matters®
Your Equine First Aid Kit
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:05
Having first aid essentials readily available will save you time, money, and possibly your horse's life. Read to learn what every equine first aid kit …
Dealing with Spring Allergies in Your Horse
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 19, 2017 18:24
Read to learn more about common skin and respiratory allergies that affect your horse and how best to treat and manage them …
Eight Tips to a Better Summer for Your Horse
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 21, 2017 16:27
Read these 8 tips to learn about keeping horses comfortable and healthy during hot summer weather …
The Equine Circulatory System
by Joan Norton VMD DACVIM
April 22, 2017 12:13
The horse is one of the most impressive natural athletes in the world largely due to a specialized circulatory system that, along with the respiratory system, …
Tip of the Day
Horses that eat hay and processed feeds may develop overgrown incisors. Your equine dentist may need to shorten (reduce) these incisors if the molar grinding surfaces are not doing their job.
Ten Tips for Better Horse Hoof Health
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 17:12
10 things you can do to improve your horse's health. This article will help you develop the skills to maintain your horse's feet with occasional support by a …
Horse Hoof Diseases and Conditons
by EquiMed Staff
April 30, 2017 17:22
Top-10 hoof diseases and conditions that you should understand. The more you know about hoof diseases and conditions, the better you can care for your horse's …
Metal Shoes, Hoof Pads , Boots or Barefoot: Which Works Best for …
by EquiMed Staff
May 1, 2017 18:47
Winter may be time to rehabilitate horse hoofs from the effects of metal shoes and hoof boots can be a useful, practical and no-nonsense tool …
How to sample your horse's hay
by Mark Sellers
May 6, 2017 13:36
The nutritional content of your hay depends on a lot of factors. Because of this, it is important to test your hay for proper nutritional balance, especially if …
Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Creep feeding
Providing additional nutrition to young animals as they transition from their mother's milk to solid foods. A normal part of the weaning process.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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