ASKHQ: NUTRITIONAL ISSUES OTTB
Q: What nutritional issues should I be aware of in my new OTTB? A: Australian nutritionist Dr Nerida Richards, the […]
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ASKHQ: HOOF ABSCESS PREVENTION
Q: What is a hoof abscess? And how can I prevent them in my horse? A: An abscess is simply
ASKHQ: BALLERINA SYNDROME
Q: What is Ballerina Syndrome? A: Ballerina Syndrome refers to the situation where a ‘normal’ foal changes within a few
MUD FEVER
Mud fever, taxonomically known as pastern dermatitis, encompasses a whole range of diseases that cause irritations and dermatitis to the
ROADWORK – WORTH DOING OR NOT?
Recent research now suggests that particularly trotting horses on tar roads leads to more incidences of lameness than was originally
ASKHQ: HOOF ABSCESS LOCATION
Q: How do you locate an abscess in a hoof? A: A hoof abscess is a localised accumulation of purulent
MYTH BUSTING: HOOF STRENGTH
Many people still believe that white feet are softer and of poorer quality than black feet. However, scientific studies have
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ASKHQ: WHITE LINE DISEASE
Q: What is white line disease? A: The white line is the area on the ground surface of the foot
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ASKHQ: THRUSH
Q: What exactly is thrush? A: Thrush is a bacterial infection that commonly affects the frog. It is often associated
HORSE HEALTH CHECK: 12) FEET
Hooves can be great indicators of overall hoof health. Poor quality horn in the feet can be suggestive of nutritional