Q: I am currently in high school, and I'm interested in becoming an equine vet. What should I look for in a college program? Can I do internships or anything else now that will help me with this career...
Learning how to take your horse's vital signs, and doing it regularly so that you know what's normal for him, will help you recognize when something is wrong with his health.Some horses are high maintenance critters while other horses...
Q: I have a lot of birds living in my barn. I've been told that bird droppings can be harmful to horses if ingested. I scrub my horses' feed and water buckets twice a day. Should I be...
Click the image above to download the first aid kit checklist pdf.Don't get caught unprepared when an injury occurs at your barn. Keep first aid kits for horses and humans stored in a secure location where all items will...
If you've ever suffered through the process of attempting to diagnose a mystery lameness in your horse, you might be interested in a new system that is being released to veterinarians.
Kevin Keegan, a professor of equine surgery at the...
Every year, the third week of March is recognized as National Poison Prevention Week. Take some
time to check your home, barn and pastures to protect your horses and pets from accidental
poisoning. Here are some resources to help. Are There Poisonous...
When Sarah’s horse almost died from a severe case of small strongyles, she was stunned. He was on a regular deworming program and she rotated between drug classes, just as she’d been advised. Despite her best intentions, she’d unwittingly...
Q: I have two horses that live out in a pasture together and one has recently developed bald patches in her winter coat. I think this may be rain rot as she often doesn't go in the barn when...
Ever been told that your horse has a hay belly and needs to lose weight? Well, relax! He’s not fat, he just has gas. In fact, gas production is normal and healthy. It indicates that your horse is getting...
