ASKHQ: ASTHMA DIAGNOSIS

Q: How is asthma diagnosed in horses, and what is the treatment? A: Clinical signs of asthma occur when a genetically susceptible horse inhales an allergen to which they’re allergic. This results in airway spasm and the production of inflammatory cells and mucus within the airway. Dust in forage or the stable environment is frequently…

BylizzieAugust 29, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS STOCKING UP?

Q: What is stocking up? A: Stocking up is a phrase used to describe what happens to a horse’s legs when they swell up below the knees. Commonly owners report that a horse swells up below the knees after a night spent in the stable, but then after turn-out in the paddock, the swelling goes…

BylizzieMay 7, 20250Comments

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ANAEMIA IN HORSES

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 so wide because…

BylizzieFebruary 3, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: WOUND CARE

Q: How do I care for a wound? A: As soon as you see that your horse has a fresh wound or has opened an old wound you need to evaluate the following: Is the wound bleeding profusely? If so, you need to phone your vet immediately. Where is the wound? Is it near to…

BylizzieDecember 3, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: WARM-UP

Q: Why is the warm-up important? A: Firstly, a horse’s metabolism levels increase when you warm up. Through this process energy becomes more easily accessible for the muscles, preparing them for the harder work expected of them during a workout. Secondly, the amount of oxygenated blood that goes to the muscles increases. Blood vessels widen and the…

BylizzieMay 3, 20200Comments

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Barry Taylor’s take on SA versus the rest

"I think we've improved immensely and we have some quality young European horses now [dropcap]H[/dropcap]aving represented his country too many times to remember, experienced campaigner and Team Nissan showjumping captain, Barry Taylor, says the equestrian gap between South Africa and the rest of the world is narrowing due to access worldwide to top-quality semen as well…

BylizzieJuly 29, 20160Comments

ASKHQ: ASTHMA DIAGNOSIS

ASKHQ: WHAT IS STOCKING UP?

ANAEMIA IN HORSES

ASKHQ: WOUND CARE

ASKHQ: WARM-UP

Barry Taylor’s take on SA versus the rest

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