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Equine Anhidrosis
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Equine Anhidrosis
Introduction Anhidrosis refers to a reduced ability to sweat when the body is heated. Horses and humans have both been known to experience an inability to sweat. It is most common…
Heart Murmurs in Horses
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Heart Murmurs in Horses
Horses make heart murmurs High velocity blood flow can cause heart murmurs. Although murmurs are more common in horses with heart disease, they can also be heard in horses that have…
Botulism in Horses
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Botulism in Horses & Other Mammals
What is botulism? Botulism, one of the most dangerous toxins known, is caused by ingestion. Botulism can affect any mammal, but horses are the most vulnerable. Botulism can also affect foals and…
EXERTIONAL RHABDOMYOLYSIS
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TYING UP (EXERTIONAL RHABDOMYOLYSIS)
Originally known as Monday Morning Disease, ER is more common in horses after exertion such as hunters, racehorses and endurance horses. However, it can happen in any horse. We'll discuss…
Semen Storage
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Semen Storage: The Benefits of Freezing Semen
Your breeding program will benefit greatly from the ability to freeze your stallion’s semen. This includes the possibility for your mares to be bred in any area without being over-used. We…
Horse Strangles Vaccination
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Horse Strangles Vaccination Service
Strangles Vaccination & Treatment for Horses in Brisbane and Ipswich Strangles is a contagious respiratory illness that is caused by Streptococcus Equi. Horses can be exposed to the bacterium through…
Horse Enterolith
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How do I know if my horse has an enterolith?
Enteroliths can be suspected if your horse has colic symptoms or is older than 10. These intestinal stones can be fatal if they are caught early. However, horses that have them…
Psyllium Husks
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Should I feed my horse psyllium husks?
Commercial psyllium products, which are made from the husks of psyllium seeds, are used to remove sand from horses' digestive systems. There are some interesting findings from numerous studies on the…
Treat Colic
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Does flat beer help to treat colic?
There are many myths about colic treatment, such as giving horses a beer or rescue medication. However, a home remedy might not be sufficient to treat colic. Your veterinarian should inspect…
FINDING A FARRIER
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FINDING A FARRIER
Four pegs hold a lot of horse weight. These pegs have very few bones at the ends. They are encapsulated in a hollow-like structure called the hoof. The horse must have…
Deworm Horse
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How often should I worm my horse?
Worming should be done every 6-8 weeks. It is important to create a sustainable program for worming your property. Your horses' health will be protected if you combine effective worm control with…
Horse Age
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How can I tell my horse’s age?
Although it is not possible to accurately determine the horse's age, you can still examine their teeth to confirm. This can be done safely by an equine veterinarian during your horse’s…
Pitch Horseshoes
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Pitch Horseshoes
The DeliveryAssume you're a spectator at a public court. You will witness an expert player do this. (right-handed pitcher)The pitcher places the player on the pitcher's platform to the side opposite…
Why Do Wild Horses Not Need Shoes
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Why Do Wild Horses Not Need Shoes?
Wild horses are animals that live in total freedom and have no contact with humans or other domesticated horses. Wild horses are horses that have been bred from domestic horses…
Feed Oats to my Horse
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How do I Feed Oats to my Horse?
In this article we will discuss the different types of oats that horses can eat and the best ones to feed your pony or horse. We'll be discussing the nutritional…
Wheat Bran to my Horse
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Should I Feed Wheat Bran to my Horse?
Many horse owners are afraid to feed wheat bran, according to our conversations. Horse wheat bran is no longer a popular horse food. It has been labeled 'undesirable and old-fashioned'. It…
Head Nodding
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Head Nodding
We identified in our last post that some horse behavior we may consider cute could have different connotations when viewed from the perspective of a herd animal. We will be looking at specific behaviors and…
Hunter’s Bump
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What Is Hunter’s Bump In The Horse?
Hunter's bump is a term that describes a horse with a prominent tuber sacrale at the top of its rump. This condition is often referred to as a breed-specific conformation…
History of the Horseshoe
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History of the Horseshoe
The invention of the steam engine and spinning wheels was long before it was invented. A human invention that revolutionized ancient trade, transportation, and warfare was horseshoes. The horseshoe was born out of…
Skin Cancers
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Skin Cancers
Human medicine has many cancer awareness programs. Nearly everyone is screened for at minimum one type of cancer, such as cervical, breast, colon, or prostate. Horses are not at risk for…
Equine Strangles
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Equine Strangles
Strangles is an upper-respiratory infection caused by Streptococcus, a strain of bacteria. Equi . Infections can cause fevers, nasal discharge, and swelling of the lymph nodes around your head and neck. HOW…
WHAT IS AN OTTB
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WHAT IS AN OTTB?
"OTTB" is Off-Track Thoroughbred. An off-track Thoroughbred horse was once bred and trained for racing, but is not currently an active racehorse. Many OTTBs can be registered with The Jockey Club. The Jockey…
HORSE WON’T EAT
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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR HORSE WON’T EAT
Horses that refuse to eat are the most frustrating and worrying thing. Horses can become unwell from a variety reasons, including illness, unpalatable food or gastrointestinal disorders like hindgut acidosis. There are…
PROTEIN QUALITY IN HORSE
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UNDERSTANDING PROTEIN QUALITY IN HORSE FEED
Protein is the most important nutrient for horses, after energy. Protein is essential for building good quality hoof, skin, hair, organ tissue and muscles as well as blood, blood, and bone. A…
HOCK INJECTIONS
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HOCK INJECTIONS
Our horse's piaffes are pfizzled. His slides have slid. His rollbacks are back. His leads don't change. Someone will almost reflexively say "Maybe he needs to have his hocks injected." He might. Maybe it's…
Licking Chewing
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Licking and chewing: submission or stress?
Sometimes horses lick and chew their training material. This has been thought to be a sign that the horse learns or shows'submission'. A new study has shown that horses can show…
Cold Back
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Coping with a cold back
What does "cold-backed" mean? A horse with a sensitive or painful back is called 'cold-backed'. These symptoms may be mild like discomfort due to tightening of the girth, or more severe,…
Falabella Miniature Horse
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History of the Falabella Miniature Horse Breed
This summary is a mixture of direct excerpts from a variety of publications, letters to the Falabellas family, a French Veterinary Medicine Study, and Thesis on Falabellas. Many other articles have…
Chronic Weight Loss in Horses
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Chronic Weight Loss in Horses
Weight loss can simply be explained by the body using more calories than it consumes. There are many possible causes for chronic weight loss in horses. These include poor quality feed, limited…
Vitamin E Synthetic Or Natural
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Vitamin E: Synthetic or Natural?
Vitamin E (tocopherol), a fat-soluble vitamin, plays many roles in the body. Vitamin E's main role is to act as an antioxidant. It works in close collaboration with Vitamin C and…
Carrots on Horse
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Who said “stop the carrots”?
As a horse owner of EMS or laminitic horses, one of the first things you will be told is "no treats," ..". Sometimes, a grape or prune can be used to…
Ryegrass Staggers
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Ryegrass staggers: the danger to horses
Researchers in New Zealand discovered that ryegrass staggers were caused by tiny fungi called Endophytes 25 years ago. They discovered that the mycotoxins created by endophytes within ryegrass cells can…
Vitiligo Horses
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Vitiligo in horses: What we know so far
Horses can have vitiligo, which is an unsightly skin condition. However, it is essentially cosmetic, according to a newly published scientific review. "Therefore any treatment for the disease should always…
Magnesium To Horses
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Feeding magnesium to horses
Psom salts or magnesium sulfate are becoming a more common supplement for horses. Magnesium is an essential element in nerve and muscle function. Horses deficient in this vital element may…
LEVERAGE BIT
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LEVERAGE BIT BASICS
Let's begin with the most basic components of all leverage bits. The cheeks are composed of the purchase as well as the shank. The mouthpiece is composed of the bars, and -…
Physitis Epiphysitis
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Physitis/Epiphysitis in Foals. What is it?
Although the term "epiphysitis", is often used, it is more accurate to call it physitis. It is an area that has become inflamed if it ends with the medical term "-itis". The…
Topline
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What is Topline and How do you get it?
What is Topline? ...... How do you get it? Horses' topline is the term for the muscle covering that covers the horse's neck and back. What is topline? There are two…
Coughing Problems
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Horse Coughing Problems, Causes and Treatment
Signs that Horses Have Respiratory Problems A horse may have a cough if they are experiencing irritation in their respiratory system. There are many types of coughs, and each type can…
Effects Of Lasix
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The Harmful Effects Of Lasix
You are probably familiar with the conflicts surrounding Lasix or furosemide if you are involved in race horses. Furosemide was originally created to treat bleeding lungs in race horses. But many…
Horses Kidneys
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Distilling The Facts About Horses’ Kidneys
The facts about kidneys Horses' kidneys are amazing. They process approximately 45 litres of blood per hour to filter out waste and keep the essential bits that your horse needs.…
Vaqueros Cowboys and Buckaroos
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Vaqueros, Cowboys and Buckaroos
The cowboys of the west were called "vaqueros" in Spanish. (The Spanish term "vaca", which means cow, is translated as: In the old west, cowboy was a term that was seldom used. It…
Hackamore or Bosal
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Getting the Right Hackamore or Bosal
I get asked often the question, "How do you know what hackamore I should get?". There are many answers that address different concerns. First, make sure it fits properly. There are…
Sedating Your Horse
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Sedating Your Horse
In the fall, sedation is required for both clipping and for travelling. There are three main methods horses can be sedated. Two of these are by intravenous sedation administered to…
Peaceful Mane Pulling
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Peaceful Mane Pulling –
No matter your riding style, every horse knows someone who hates having his mane pulled. This is not the case. Only 3% of horses have problems with professional braiders, mostly because they…
Tongue Resistance
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Tongue Resistance in the Dressage Horse
Q: My nine-year-old mare has an odd habit that seems to be getting worse rather than better. I have regular instruction--dressage basics with some jumping. My horse refuses to take more contact…
How to Ride a Shoulder-In
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How to Ride a Shoulder-In
Shoulder-in is my favorite exercise, due to its many incredible benefits: * A suppling exercise * This is a great exercise to straighten the spine because it allows you to…
Schwarzwälder Kaltblut
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Schwarzwälder Kaltblut
Information about the Schwarzwalder Kaltblut horse The Black Forest records show that horse breeding was documented in the Black Forest as early as the fifteenth century. The Walderpferd was a type…
Karabakh Horse
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Karabakh Horse
Information about the Karabakh Horse The Karabakh horse is a rare breed that originated in Azerbaijan, Asia. This breed is extremely old and shares many of the same ancestral genes as…
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Primary squamous-cell carcinoma is a common form of cancer in horses. It is only found in areas with squamous cell carcinoma, which can be the skin, stomach, and nasal cavities.The appearance…
Melanoma in Horses
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Melanoma in Horses
Melanoma, a common skin condition that causes nodules in older grey horses, is very common. It usually occurs between 7-8 years old. Over 80% of grey horses will experience at least…
Why are Some Horses Mean
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Why are Some Horses Mean?
As an animal communicator, I view the problem from the perspective of the animal and not as a trainer. If a horse is being abused but has been treated well, then…
Seedy Toe or White Line Disease
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Seedy-Toe or White Line Disease?
White line disease (WLD), also known as seedy-toe, is a term that describes similar infections. WLD and seedy toe look identical and both involve the same opportunistic fungal or bacterial invaders. Both…
Horses Legs Healthy
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Keeping Your Horses Legs Healthy
Horses are quadrupeds and can be ridden fast or jump to escape danger. As with any animal that has one leg at each corner of its body, if one limb is…
PRZEWALSKI’S HORSE
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THE PRZEWALSKI’S HORSE (TAKHI) PROJECT
GENETIC BOOTTLENECK OVERCOMING Przewalski's horse, pronounced "shuh-VAL­skees", faces the same challenge as many endangered species: recovering from an historic bottleneck. Przewalski's horses today, which number around 2,000, are the descendants of…
DENTIFY AN ILL-FITTING SADDLE
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HOW TO IDENTIFY AN ILL-FITTING SADDLE
1. Horse Behavior There are several visual and behavioral indicators that can help you determine if your horse is in need of a better fitting saddle. Do any of these sound…
Horses Know Their Own Name
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Do Horses Know Their Own Name?
Your horse may respond to your shouting name, and come running towards you. Did they recognize your name? Many riders believe their horse is intelligent enough to pick it out. Some riders aren't so…
Equine Placenta
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How To Examine An Equine Placenta
The placenta connects the foal and mare, and is vital. It supplies oxygen and nutrients to the foal through various blood vessels and interconnections with the mare. The mare's endometrium (the…
Osteochondrosis of the Stifle in Horses
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Osteochondrosis of the Stifle in Horses
Osteochondrosis is a common cause for stifle lameness among young horses (see Osteochondrosis In Horses). The most common location for lesions in the stifle is the lateral trochantlear ridge of a horse's…
Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses
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Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses
Vesicular Stomatitis, which affects horses, cattle, and pork, is caused by a virus. It rarely affects sheep and goats. It can also be transmitted to humans, and can cause flu-like diseases. Vesicular Stomatitis…
Uterine Prolapse in Horses
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Uterine Prolapse in Horses
Uterine prolapse refers to a condition in which the uterus protrudes from the vagina and turns inside out. Although it is uncommon in horses, it can occur within hours or minutes…
Disorders of the Conjunctiva in Horses
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Disorders of the Conjunctiva in Horses
The conjunctiva, a thin membrane covering the inner eyelids and reaching to the cornea of an eye, is thin. It is responsible for the movement of tears and eye, protecting the…
Lymphangitis in Horses
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Lymphangitis in Horses
Pigeon Fever (False Strangles) Horses can contract lymphangitis from infection with Corynebacterium fauxtuberculosis bacteria. The bacteria can enter through skin injuries such as insect bites or injections. This condition is often called pigeon flu,…
Anemia in Horses
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Anemia in Horses
Anemia is when there is a decrease of red blood cells. This can be measured using hemoglobin concentration or red blood cell count. Anemia can result from the destruction or lack of…