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ANAEMIA IN HORSES

What is it? Anaemia is when the number of circulating red blood cells in the bloodstream is lower than normal. The normal ‘packed cell volume’ (PCV) in horses is 32-52%. Packed cell volume measures the percentage of fluid in the blood vessels taken up by red blood cells. The range for packed cell volume is…

BylizzieNovember 4, 20250Comments

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ALOE VERA FOR HORSES

Text: Hannah Botha, MSc Equine Science, RCL Feeds Nutritional Advisor Aloe vera is not a new addition to the management of horses, and for many years it has been used topically to help with ailments such as inflamed or burnt skin. However, recently, more people are looking towards more natural treatments for common conditions in horses, and…

BylizzieNovember 3, 20250Comments

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WOBBLER’S SYNDROME

A summary Wobbler's Syndrome is caused by a narrowing of the vertebral canal in the neck, which causes compression of the spinal cord. The spinal cord carries nerve signals that coordinate movement to the horse's limbs. Compression of the spinal cord, therefore, disrupts these signals, resulting in weakness, loss of coordination, and abnormal limb positioning. The…

BylizzieNovember 2, 20250Comments

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JUST A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR

Helps the medicine go down… When your vet gives medication to put in your horse’s feed, they are hoping that you will do the following: Mix it thoroughly with a feed that your horse enjoys; Ensure your horse eats the entire dose in one sitting with little to no waste Continue to monitor…

BylizzieNovember 1, 20250Comments

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LEG AND HOOF CARE

An overview Text: By Shari Michaelis We've all heard the saying "no hoof, no horse," and I would go as far as to say, "no legs, no horse". Whether you do showjumping, dressage, eventing, endurance, or anything in between, your horse's future depends mainly on how his legs and hooves stand up to whatever task…

BylizzieOctober 24, 20250Comments

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BOX REST

Not the break it’s cracked up to be Many injuries and illnesses that afflict horses require a period of rest that can last for weeks or even months. The duration and nature of this rest will be dependent on the condition the horse is suffering from, the injury sustained or the surgery the horse has…

BylizzieOctober 22, 20250Comments

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AVERSION TO GROOMING

Grooming gremlins Horses that have an aversion to grooming As grooming is such an essential part of horse care, it can be a real problem when your horse has an aversion to the process. The number of horses who dislike being groomed is surprisingly high, and yet grooming issues are not something we commonly talk…

BylizzieOctober 21, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: MOST COMMON SITES FOR MELANOMAS IN GREY HORSES

Q: Where are the most common sites for melanomas in grey horses? A: In grey horses, melanomas are very common - some studies suggest up to 80% of greys over 15 years old will develop at least one. While many are benign and slow-growing, their location can affect comfort and management. Most common sites for melanomas…

BylizzieSeptember 28, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: BEST AGE TO BREED A MARE

Q: When is the best age to breed a mare? A: Most vets and breeding specialists recommend breeding a mare between four and twelve years of age. Why not younger? Physically, a mare reaches maturity around four years old. Breeding younger than this (two to three years) is possible but not advisable: her body is…

BylizzieSeptember 28, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: CURB ON HOCK

Q: I’ve been told my horse has a curb on his hock. What does this mean? A: A curb on a horse’s hock is a form of soft tissue swelling or thickening that appears just below the point of the hock, at the back of the leg. It’s usually caused by strain or injury to the…

BylizzieSeptember 28, 20250Comments

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