Since spring is the epitome of change, it is common sense that the horses' gut does not cope well with the season's quick environmental and nutritional changes leading to new cases of colic.
Since spring is the epitome of change, it is common sense that the horses' gut does not cope well with the season's quick environmental and nutritional changes leading to new cases of colic.
Basic vitamins and minerals play a crucial role in your horse's immune system, but before adding immune stimulating products, it's vital to build the foundation into your horse's immune system with a good vitamin/mineral supplement.
Review of necropsy cases examined in study at UKVDL revealed that the main organ system contributing to deaths in a group of aged horses was the digestive system, followed rather closely by the cardiovascular system.
Along with flu shots, horse owners need to consider other immunizations that can help preserve their horse's health including optional or risk-based vaccinations.
Like peeling an onion, continued bodywork will reveal deeper levels of tension and strain and releasing this resistance will allow the horse more freedom of movement.
With many regions experiencing warmer than normal temperatures, horses and ponies are stomping in response to biting flies and insects, which can lead to destructive wear to both hooves and delicate soft tissue, like tendons and ligaments.
Spring allergies tend to strike horses as soon as the weather begins to warm resulting in the immune system releasing histamines that lead to rashs, hives, and sores caused by biting insects and other irritants.
A veterinary-directed wellness plan is an easy way to care for your horse and should include physical and dental exams plus vaccinations and dewormings.
To keep up with the changes, the new encyclopedia features over 1,700 entries, including more than 90 breed profiles and includes an increased emphasis on driving and draft horses, plus updates based on new scientific research.