Health

January 25, 2011
Managing Horses in Mud
While most horses have no problem dealing with slippery, splashy footing, others aren’t so fortunate.

January 19, 2011
Dummy Foal Syndrome
Complications just before, during, or after birth can result in a decreased oxygen supply to the foal's brain.

January 18, 2011
Managing Horses in the Desert
Despite the lack of natural water and forage, desert environments can be a viable option for keeping horses.

January 17, 2011
Eye Injuries
Eye injuries in horses can range from minor (irritation from dust or chaff) to major (puncture wound or serious

January 13, 2011
Understanding Ringbone
This arthritic condition affects the pastern joint or occasionally the coffin joint.

January 11, 2011
Handling Horses: Stay Safe
One of the first and most important lessons a young foal learns is that while it's all right for

January 10, 2011
Stallion Supplements: Do They Work?
Among the various supplements given to stallions in hopes of improving semen quality, some are more effective than others,

January 07, 2011
Endometritis, a Common Cause of Infertility
Endometritis, the inflammation of the endometrium (lining of a mare's uterus), affects up to 15% of broodmares and is

January 07, 2011
Feeding Old Hay
More vitamin E is lost even with proper storage, and hay that is a year or two old contains

January 07, 2011
Colic First Aid
After placing a call to the vet, some general guidelines are to keep the horse quiet and calm; remove