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Horse Care

Blister Beetles

By Cindy Hale Late summer is the time of year when alfalfa hay is prone to infestation by the blister…

19 years ago


Summer Sweat

Now that summer weather is in full force, make sure that you are treating the effects of summer time sweat.…

19 years ago

Equine Skin Problems

The signs are obvious: A couple of scaly, crusty areas on your horse where the hair has fallen out. Your…

19 years ago

All About Hay

The decision about what kind of hay to feed your horse is not an easy one, even if you know…

19 years ago

Update on Navicular Disease

Veterinarians and researchers often debate the semantics and definitions of navicular disease, navicular syndrome and navicular-type pain. Susan Dyson, MA,…

20 years ago

The Truth About Ringbone

Ringbone is a common diagnosis. Horses young and old, backyard pets and high-level athletes alike are all susceptible to the…

20 years ago

Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Because a number of factors can affect the risks of falling victim to potentially deadly brain-swelling diseases carried by mosquitoes,…

20 years ago

Face up to Flies

We all know how annoying it is to have a horse flipping his head around to get rid of the…

20 years ago

The Tapeworm Threat

Tapeworms were once considered a fairly benign parasite, unassociated with serious problems in equines. But recent studies show tapeworms are…

20 years ago

Most Performance Horses Thought to Have Ulcers

Research published in 2005 revealed the presence of ulcers in the colons of performance horses. According to the study, conducted…

20 years ago