ASKHQ: PAWING BEFORE ROLLING
Q: Why do horses paw at the ground before they start to roll? A: Horses paw before they start to […]
colic
HQ FOCUS NUTRITION GUIDE CONTENTS
As this Nutrition Guide is a bit of a marathon production, we thought it wise to give you the option
ASKHQ: LINSEED OIL
Q: Why is linseed oil the new thing to feed? Asked by Erin Booth A: Oils have been available on
EQUIFARM VETERINARY CLINIC
Please tell us a bit about Equifarm Veterinary Clinic and the services you offer? Equifarm Veterinary Clinic is a new
ASKHQ: WALKING IT OFF
Q: What can you do for a colicking horse other than walk him around while you’re waiting for the vet
ASKHQ: INSURANCE ISSUES
Q: Is it worthwhile to pay for insurance in case my horse needs a colic op in future? A; Ultimately,
HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 10) MANURE
Your horse’s manure can give you clues as to his overall condition. Droppings should be in firm, well-formed balls. Very
HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 8) GUT SOUNDS
You should be able to hear your horse’s gut sounds as your horse digests his food by putting your ear
Colic: when surgery is needed
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n previous articles, we discussed colic as an umbrella term for ‘abdominal pain in the equine’ and looked at some