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ASKHQ: SURGICAL WOUNDS

Q: My horse has recently had surgery. What signs would suggest his wound has become infected? A: The appearance of the surgical site may vary significantly depending on its location on your horse’s body, the surgical technique used and the way the wound has been closed (e.g. glued or sutured). A neat, small incision used…

BylizzieNovember 17, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: SEEDY TOE

Q: What is seedy toe? A: Seedy toe is a fungal or bacterial infection found at the bottom of the hoof wall in the toe area. Quite often it’s associated with a breakdown in the laminae, which connect the hoof wall to the pedal bone. If left untreated, the infection and the separation can…

BylizzieNovember 9, 20250Comments

ASKHQ: THRUSH

Q: My horse has just recovered from a bad case of thrush. My farrier has advised that I look at his diet, as well as some other management issues. I can understand the concerns about management, but I’m not sure what role diet could have played in this? A: We are learning all the time about…

BylizzieOctober 28, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: RINGWORM

Q: What is ringworm? Ringworm is, in fact, not caused by a worm, instead, by a fungus that infects the roots of hairs. The hairs of the horse will generally fall out in tufts, producing small bare patches, which are commonly circular in shape (hence the name 'ringworm'). The horse may have one or two bare…

BylizzieOctober 20, 20200Comments

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ASKHQ: LINSEED OIL

[Q] Why is linseed oil the new thing to feed? [A] Oils have been available on the equine market for years now, yet there is still some confusion over which oil to use. While there is technically no 'bad' oil, there may be some that are better options for your horse than others. The reason for…

BylizzieOctober 24, 20190Comments

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BEAT THE BURN

It is no secret that the sun is strong in South Africa, and that any part of your horse's skin that is not pigmented - these are areas of pink skin, such as pink noses and heels - can easily become burnt and will need protection. Horses with a lot of pink skin, such as…

BylizzieOctober 13, 20190Comments

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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 that appears as a narrow ring at the outside of the sole but inside the rim of the hoof. Infection occurs here when this area is weakens and a cavity develops, which separates the outer hoof…

BylizzieAugust 21, 20190Comments

ASKHQ: SURGICAL WOUNDS

ASKHQ: SEEDY TOE

ASKHQ: THRUSH

ASKHQ: RINGWORM

ASKHQ: LINSEED OIL

BEAT THE BURN

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