IN SUSPENSE – UNDERSTANDING SUSPENSORY LIGAMENT INJURIES

The suspensory ligament is one of the most common soft tissue structures to be affected by injury in the horse. This ligament plays a significant supportive role in the horse's lower leg, so injury to this structure can prove devastating. The suspensory ligament The horse's suspensory ligament runs from just below the hock or knee and…

BylizzieMarch 5, 20250Comments

SURRA IN EQUINES

Understanding the disease, treatment, and current import regulations in South Africa Text: Candice Hobday of Hobday Equestrian Enterprises Surra is a highly contagious and fatal disease that affects equines such as horses, donkeys, and mules. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about Surra, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. We will also cover…

BylizzieNovember 13, 20240Comments

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THE FIVE FREEDOMS

The five freedoms are a set of internationally recognised and commonly adopted animal welfare standards. They outline what we as animal owners or carers must provide for the animals in our care. These are not just things we must aim to do, but things we have to do in order to be responsible animal owners. The…

BylizzieAugust 10, 20200Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health

FIVE FREEDOMS

The five freedoms are a set of internationally recognised and commonly adopted animal welfare standards. They outline what we as animal owners or carers must provide for the animals in our care. These are not just things we must aim to do, but things we have to do in order to be responsible animal owners. The…

BylizzieJuly 5, 20200Comments

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EQUIFARM VETERINARY CLINIC

Please tell us a bit about Equifarm Veterinary Clinic and the services you offer? Equifarm Veterinary Clinic is a new veterinary practice in Namibia, where we focus on providing compassionate care and modern medicine, for every patient, every time. We are a mixed practice, serving 80% equines, 10% production animals and 10% small animals. We…

BylizzieApril 29, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: WHAT IS LEAKY GUT SYDNROME?

Leaky gut syndrome occurs when the gastro-intestinal tract is affected either by damage to the cells that make up the lining of the intestine, or by breakdown of the tight junctions that join the cells. Disruption of the lining of the intestine allows harmful substances, such as toxins or disease causing organisms like bacteria, to…

BylizzieJuly 14, 20190Comments

IN SUSPENSE – UNDERSTANDING SUSPENSORY LIGAMENT INJURIES

SURRA IN EQUINES

THE FIVE FREEDOMS

FIVE FREEDOMS

EQUIFARM VETERINARY CLINIC

ASKHQ: WHAT IS LEAKY GUT SYDNROME?

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