Horse Health Care
15 Savvy Winter Horse Tips
Make horse care easier despite shorter days, mounds of snow, treacherous ice, and freezing temperatures with our favorite winter barn tips. BY THE H&R STAFF When winter winds howl and snow arrives, the last thing you want to think about is leaving your fireplace to trudge through knee-deep drifts to pound ice out of frozen…
Read MoreEquine Coronavirus
The difference between COVID-19 and Equine Coronavirus—and should horse owners be worried? SARS-CoV-2 aka COVID-19 You’ve probably heard the stories of big cats in zoos becoming sick and even dying from infection with Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2). Perhaps you’ve been wondering if horses are also able to contract Covid-19? Nicola Pusterla DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DAVDC-Eq of the…
Read MoreWhat the Color of Your Horse’s Gums Can Tell You
Don’t overlook your horse’s mouth and gums when looking for clues about his health. If you call your veterinarian when your horse is ill or injured, don’t be…
Read MoreThe Essentials of Parasite Control
Dewormers rank near the top of horse care advancements of the last 50 years, and horses are living longer, healthier lives because of them. Yet, paradoxically, because serious colics and other…
Read MorePlain FACTS about Heat Stroke
Summer’s heat and humidity can be much more than just uncomfortable. They can be deadly. Horses lose their lives every year to heat stroke. Countless others struggle through anything from weakness…
Read More10 facts about horses and hot weather
Do you know all you need to keep your horse cool and comfortable this summer? Heat waves Unlike dogs and most other animals, horses have sweat glands throughout their skin….
Read MoreEmergency First Aid Kit
The following items assembled into an emergency kit will help you handle most situations. Discuss this list with your own veterinarian, he/she may have other suggestions that are appropriate for you…
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