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Locking Stifles in Horses
Locking Stifles in Horses By Kentucky Equine Research Staff · May 14, 2014 The stifle joint in a horse’s hind leg corresponds anatomically to the knee joint in the human leg. However, instead of appearing halfway down the limb like the human…
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Colour Genetics
Colour Genetics – Understanding the Basics Written By SHEREE CONROY with thanks to Leanne Owens (article appeared in issue 14 (2014) of BHM) The Basics When learning about horse colour genetics, the first thing to know is that there are…
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Feeding Oil: 101
What are NSCs? NSCs are Non-Structural Carbohydrates, which include sugar and starch. NSCs are mainly found in grains, as well as in sweet feeds (ie. molasses). NSCs provide energy to horses, but in high levels, they can cause metabolic chaos,…
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Healing with Herbs
Healing with herbs - One of the most important understandings of Herbal Medicine is the observation of how healing cycles unfold, and our relationship to nutrition, life and stressors in general. Emotions play a huge role, influencing hormonal balance which…
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Paving the way for healthier horses
A Melbourne father and son duo are confident in knowing that the dust free and eco-friendly animal bedding they supply to some of Australia’s top horse trainers and equine clinics is paving the way for healthier horses. Eco Animal Bedding,…
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Colostrum
Colostrum, or ‘first milk’ of all animals, contains supplies of energy, protein, fats, fluids and electrolytes to kick start the metabolism, as well as providing a mild laxative effect. This laxative effect assists foals in moving their meconium, which is…
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Preventing Colic Naturally
Preventing Colic Naturally Colic in horses is one of the most feared of conditions because of the dramatic way colic can spiral downward into a life threatening condition so quickly. Most horse owners have experienced at one time or another…
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Understanding Winter Rugs
Understanding Winter Rugs -Rugging horses can be a little confusing – there are a wide variety of styles to choose from and the different numbers on the packaging sometimes don’t give a lot of detail as to what exactly…
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Herbs and Antibiotics
Over-use of antibiotics can be offset with historically-proven herbs by Catherine Cox-McDowell When considering the use of antibiotics, and the distinct contribution they have made to our ability to recover from life-threatening infections, you would be forgiven for thinking that…
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Fighting the Battle with Mud Fever
Author: Cedric Chan, MRCVS of NW Equine Referrals, familiarises us with equine pastern dermatitis, better known as ‘mud fever’. Here he tells us about the recent study he has conducted using the Equi-Med Ag products and reveals some interesting findings. Fighting…
