Caring for horses during the winter brings unique challenges which can wreak havoc on your horse's GI tract and increase his risk for digestive upset.
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Equine Infectious Anemia virus is an enveloped virus that does not persist in the environment and is easily killed by most common disinfectants.
With the arrival of spring right around the corner it's time to make a vaccination appointments to help guard your horse against all core diseases.
Horses are inherently well equipped to handle practically anything that winter can dish out as long as they have a way to get out of the wind.
An unhealthy digestive system can cause poor performance, pain, discomfort, diarrhea, and a whole host of issues that can sideline your horse.
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Staying on top of your barns ventilation during the winter might seem like a lot of extra work, but it's the best way to prevent any serious respiratory problems from developing in your horse.
You need to address six main horse health challenges through the coming vintage years of your Equus.
Keeping your horse hydrated is just as essential in cold weather as it is in hot weather.