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WEBEach issue of EQUUS is packed with articles on the latest veterinary advances, physiology, behavior and other vital topics. EQUUS provides hands-on instruction and helpful advice from the world’s foremost authorities on horse care. Since 1977, EQUUS has led the way in offering the accurate, up-to-date information you need to take the best ...
Which bedding is best? Common options compared - Equus …
WEBThis softness can encourage horses to lie down and get more rest. Straw is also the bedding of choice for foaling, as opposed to wood shavings. “If you are foaling on shavings or sawdust, the new wet baby gets completely covered with this material and the mare has a harder time licking the foal,” Nielsen explains.
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Time-tested heaves medication options - Equus Magazine
WEBManagement changes. along with medication, can help keep a horse with heaves breathing easier. Clenbuterol (Ventipulmin) and ipratropium are the two bronchodilators most commonly prescribed for horses. They are usually administered along with the corticosteroids dexamethasone and prednisolone. This …
How to Identify Pastern Problems - Equus Magazine
WEBMay 11, 2023 · Filling of the usual hollow between the long pastern bone and the side of the digital flexor tendon indicates strain of the inferior sesamoidean ligament. Characteristics: The lump’s appearance, feel and effect on the horse indicate how recently the problem has arisen and how painful it is.
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New thinking about cribbing - Equus Magazine
WEBAs researchers gain insights into this mysterious behavior, new approaches are emerging for handling horses who crib. Also called wind sucking, cribbing is a stereotypy—a repetitive, compulsive activity that seems to serve no purpose—and it poses some health risks. Horses who crib may be at a higher risk for some types of colic, and prolonged cribbing can wear down a horse’s upper ...
12 Facts About Navicular Disease in Horses - My New Horse
WEBAug 29, 2024 · 8. Some conformation traits put horses at risk. Horses with small feet (relative to their body size), upright pasterns, or long toes/low heels might be more likely to develop navicular syndrome. Veterinarians also see mediolateral imbalances (e.g., sheared heels) in afflicted horses. 9. Genetics might be involved.
Treat thrush in 4 easy steps - Equus Magazine
WEB1. Make your own cotton swab by wrapping a wisp of loose cotton tightly around the end of a hoof pick. 2. Soak the cotton in treatment solution. We are using a common common preparation. 3. Swab down the sides of the frog as if you were picking out the hoof. The goal is to get into all the cracks, so don’t be afraid to apply a bit of pressure.
Your Ultimate Guide to the Different Types of Horse Hay
WEBJul 18, 2023 · These generally offer average protein values and are suitable for many classes of horses. Timothy is a cool-season grass that is an excellent horse hay. Timothy is soft-leafed, making it very palatable. Well-managed timothy contains average protein and fiber levels, making it ideal for many classes of horses. Ryegrass.