COLITIS – THE FIVE MAIN CAUSES
Colitis is inflammation of the large or small colon that can lead to diarrhoea and associated loss of fluid and […]
Horse Health
DEWORMING WITH DIATOMACEOUS EARTH – DOES IT WORK?
Text: Hannah Botha Horse owners today are becoming increasingly aware of drug resistance to the common dewormers available to us,
ASKHQ: KISSING SPINES
Q: What signs might suggest a horse has kissing spines? A: Kissing spines, otherwise known as overriding/impinging dorsal spinous processes,
NEW LIFE – FOAL DEVELOPMENT
With so much to look forward to as the New Year begins, and foals taking their first wobbly steps all
PSYLLIUM – EXPLORING THE BENEFITS
Text: Hannah Botha, MSc In the realm of equine nutrition and health, every horse owner aims to provide the best care possible
A MUDDY BUSINESS – UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING MUD FEVER
Mud fever, also known as pastern dermatitis, equine dermatophilosis, cracked or greasy heels, is a common but potentially serious skin
ASKHQ: TYING-UP
Q: My horse recently experienced an episode where he tied-up. I’d like to know if I can improve his diet
IN KNOTS – TYING UP
Tying up was once thought of as a racehorse-only muscle disease, but we now know that more equines are at
MUD MONSTERS – THE IMPACT ON THE HOOVES
With all the rain we have been having in certain areas, you are likely struggling with some wet and downright
HOME SWEET HOME – CHOOSING A HOOF-FRIENDLY YARD
Text: Christine Pinna While I have come across many extremely well-managed yards that are horse and hoof-friendly and more than