AskHQ: Dentist drama
Q: My mare will allow the dentist to work on her teeth, even with power tools, but she looks absolutely terrified. Would it be kinder to sedate her for the…
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Apr 25, 2021
Understanding windgalls, Part 4
Avoiding the development of windgalls There are three major ways to prevent your horse from developing windgalls. These are as follows: Ensure that your horse (particularly young or heavy horses)…
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Apr 25, 2021
Understanding windgalls, Part 3
Diagnosis Diagnosing windgalls is typically not difficult for your vet. Windgall swellings occur directly above the fetlock on the inside and outside of the tendon sheath. Windgalls can affect either…
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Apr 24, 2021
Colostrum
Colostrum is produced by the mare and is the first milk she produces when she gives birth. She only produces this milk for up to 24 hours after giving birth.…
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Apr 22, 2021
AskHQ: The horse that won’t drink
Q: How can I encourage my horse to drink? A: The simplest way to encourage your horse to drink is to ensure that he has clean, fresh water at all…
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Apr 4, 2021
AskHQ: Puncture wounds
Q: What is the best way to manage a puncture wound? A: If there is one thing you need to know about puncture wounds, it is that every single one…
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Mar 28, 2021
AskHQ: The trot up
Q: How do you trot up a horse correctly? A: A veterinary inspection commonly involves leading a horse in a walk and a trot, so that the vet can check…
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Feb 19, 2021
AskHQ: Capped elbow, hock or knee
What is a capped hock, elbow or knee? And how are they caused? Check out this post to find out more.
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Dec 9, 2020
AskHQ: Ringworm
Want to know more about ringworm? Like the fact that it isn't actually caused by a worm but by a fungus? Then, check out this article on ringworm in our equine friends.
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Dec 7, 2020
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…
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Dec 3, 2020
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