Archive for the ‘Horse Health’ Category
Friday, August 28th, 2009
It’s so important to make sure horse’s hooves are trimmed regularly, even if the horse is never ridden.
Trimming helps keep hooves in good order, and allows your farrier to check for problems that might develop. If you horse suddenly goes lame, there’s a 99% chance that the ...
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Though not an emergency, melanomas or tumors, do need to be checked and monitored for any changes.
More common on grey horses, they are especially common around the anus, perineal area, vulva, sheath and penis. They are most often black and may or may not be increasing in size.
The decision to ...
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Friday, February 6th, 2009
Everyone should have Rescue Remedy on hand to treat shock resulting from minor and major physical or emotional trauma. Treating a horse for shock minimises the recovery time from the accident or injury and prevents that experience having repercussions on future health or nervous system problems.
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
Coughing
This is rarely an emergency situation as a symptom or condition on its own. A distinction needs to be made between coughs emanating from the upper and lower respiratory tract, and whether it is from an infection, inflammation or irritation, or if there is an abnormality of the airway such ...
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
Tying-Up
This is a reasonably common problem, seen more often amongst filles than colts and geldings. Tying-up is a work and feed related problem, which has given rise to one of this condition's names. Monday morning sickness, where horses that are fed high grain diets over the weekend without being worked, ...
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
Strangles
This is a highly contagious bacterial infection. The horse presents with a depressed, dull outlook, high temperature (around 39.5 degrees), nasal discharge, swollen glands under the jaw. It is a condition horse owners should always be concerned about, especially on properties where there are horses coming and going on a ...
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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
Tetanus
Clostridium tetani is a resistant organism, found in soil that produces a potent toxin that affects the nervous system.
The chances of a horse surviving tetanus are very low but fortunately the incidence of the disease is also quite low since most horses today are protected by vaccinations. If a horse ...
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