By Deb Haines Proper horse care and management during the winter is essential. As it becomes colder, the horses requirements for energy, shelter and hoof care begin to change. This HVC file explains the different requirements horses have during the winter and practices horse owners can do to meet those requirements. Your horse needs moreContinue reading “Getting Horses Ready For Winter”
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Hoof Problems and Care
By Deb Haines Horses mom and dad both had good feet just don’t understood why hers are so bad. Any ideas please let me know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/439389863169451/ Is there anyway to improve the thickness of the hoof wall? https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/439634633144974/ My horse’s hooves are peeling so I have hoof questions.https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/390526818055756/ Toe cracks A) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/384672375307867/ B) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/435592013549236/ WhatContinue reading “Hoof Problems and Care”
FAQ – Pastern Dermatitis / Scratches
By Dr. Richards Information for the many of you that are dealing with Equine Pastern Dermatitis (aka Scratches/Mud Fever). It can be found in the “Files” section of this page. ‘Tis the season… For lots of concern about problems with the skin on the lower legs of our horses.Equine Pastern Dermatitis (EPD), along with itsContinue reading “FAQ – Pastern Dermatitis / Scratches”
FAQ – Fibrotic Myopathy
By Dr. Kimberly May Fibrotic myopathy is caused by scar tissue formation in the horse’s muscles after trauma or a muscle injury. The most commonly affected muscles are the hamstring muscles, which run down the back of the rump and thigh above the hock (see the yellow-boxed area in the image to the right forContinue reading “FAQ – Fibrotic Myopathy”
Deworming Recommendations
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FAQ – Hoof Abscesses
By Dr. Alicia Nolfi There are a several common reasons why horses get abscesses. Mechanical reasons would be: excessive quarter loading causing terminal papillae to be stretched and essentially white line disease in the quarters (although we don’t usually call it that, but that’s what happens); White Line Disease at the toe which can beContinue reading “FAQ – Hoof Abscesses”
Podiatry – Hoof Capsule Cracks
By Dr. Alicia Nolfi Everything that we see externally in the equine foot is a direct result of what is happening internally. The foot is a dynamic organ that has suspension and support components working together to achieve stability and movement. When all components of the foot are healthy and have total recall, the footContinue reading “Podiatry – Hoof Capsule Cracks”
Snake Bite Information
By Deb Haines Of all snake species on the planet only 1/3 of them are poisonous. There are only 4 different types of poisonous snakes in the U.S. They are Cottonmouths, Copperheads, Rattlesnakes, and last but defiantly not the least Coral Snakes. Head Shape: Non-Venomous snakes usually have a spoon-shaped rounded heads and venomous snakesContinue reading “Snake Bite Information”
FAQ – Sarcoids and Lumps
By Dr. Ashley Schofield SARCOIDS Sarcoids are a type of skin tumour in horses, they are caused by the bovine papilloma virus. They are persistent and frequently progress with time. There are some sites that seem to be more commonly affected such as the face, axilla and groin. Whilst it is theorised that these regionsContinue reading “FAQ – Sarcoids and Lumps”
FAQ – Sheath Cleaning
By Dr. K (Cal Jane) FAQ Post: #HVCsheathcleaning Any horse that kicks will have to be sedated by a veterinarian who will then do the cleaning. The others can be cleaned via the following thorough process: stand with your hip at the shoulder of the horse and face backwards. Have a confident handler that standsContinue reading “FAQ – Sheath Cleaning”
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