Basic Health

October 21, 2006
Transportation of Horses
Even if your horse climbs willingly into the trailer each weekend and seems to travel well, he is undergoing

October 20, 2006
Coming to Terms with Common Ailments
Following are basic explanations of some terms that refer to health conditions. For more detailed information, check with a

October 20, 2006
Scratching Out Equine Allergies
From a clinical standpoint, signs of a food allergy in the horse are extremely variable.

October 21, 2005
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Horses
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, refers to a treatment in which a patient is placed in a sealed chamber

November 01, 2004
Mounted Police: A Horse on the Force
What makes a police horse's job unique is the variety of experiences and challenges that each day brings. While

October 21, 2004
Sunburn and Photosensitivity in Horses
Sunburn in horses is seen most often in spring and early summer when longer periods of sunlight coincide with

December 06, 2003
Effects of an Aluminum Supplement on Nutrients and Minerals Studied
Horses consuming additional aluminum showed a slight decrease in the apparent digestibility of crude protein; a slight increase in

November 04, 2003
Biotin Basics
Biotin has become commonplace in feed rooms across the world because of its reputation as an effective hoof supplement.

November 08, 2002
Oats in the Equine Diet
Modern horsemen, as well as those of yesteryear, love to feed oats and justifiably so. The popularity of oats

October 25, 2002
Equine Air Travel
Larger airplanes capable of flying longer distances in less time, safer traveling compartments, and more effective tranquilizers have all