With practice, it is easy to learn how to detect whether or not a horse is at its ideal weight. The following tips apply to all horses and ponies. The best indicator is the ribs. Locate the ribs...
Category: Horses
As you await the arrival of your new foals this season, here is a refresher course to ensure a healthy beginning. Many of these tips are for review and some are new. 1) Your new foal should stand...
Twinning in mares is the leading noninfectious cause of pregnancy loss. The vast majority of twin fetuses are aborted in mid to late pregnancy. The mare can suffer devastating consequences as well -...
The foal is born with an intact immune system - all of the cells needed to fight disease are present in the lymph nodes, bone marrow, thymus and spleen. In order to effectively fight disease,...
Managing The Sick Foal: Recognizing Illness in Foals As Early As Possible
Recognizing illness in sick foals can be challenging as they often exhibit more subtle signs of illness compared to adults. Not only that, but their condition also deteriorates at a faster pace....
It is obvious to most horse owners, trainers and breeders that attention to proper dental maintenance is important to the overall health of all horses. A horse's teeth erupt continuously throughout...