Black Locust Poisoning in Horses
The Black Locust (Robinia pseudo-acacia) is a member of the pea family and is highly toxic to all animals, although
Read moreThe Black Locust (Robinia pseudo-acacia) is a member of the pea family and is highly toxic to all animals, although
Read moreA nasal discharge from only one nostril can be indicative of a localized problem, such as a tooth abscess or
Read moreYou have not mentioned whether your horse has any other symptoms which are common for your horse to experience alongside
Read moreMud Fever is most common during the wetter winter months, when infection by the Dermatophilus congolensis bacteria can cause a
Read moreIn the old days it was believed that when snow was on the ground horses did not require an additional
Read moreYour horse may not be specifically wanting to lie down more often – he may just appear to be because
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Read moreIt is quite common for horse owners to discover that after trimming or accidental hair loss (i.e. an incident with
Read moreJoints are encased by a capsule that has a tough outer layer surrounding the synovial layer, which is the thin
Read moreFescue hay harbors a symbiotic endophyte called Neotyphodium coenophialum. This means that both parties benefit from the relationship: the endophtye
Read moreThis is a problem I’m sure many horse owners can sympathize with – horses can be finicky eaters and often
Read moreIt sounds like your horse is demonstrating the "Flehmen response", which is an involuntary response to certain scent stimuli. When
Read moreAs a rule, a healthy horse that has access to plenty of quality grass should demonstrate healthy hoof growth. If
Read moreExcessive salivation in an otherwise healthy horse is actually nothing to worry about and is, in most cases, a response
Read moreIt is imperative that a a veterinarian be consulted immediately for any problem concerning your horse’s eyes: lack of treatment
Read moreIts sounds like your horse is definitely scared of being in and near your trailer – not an uncommon attribute.
Read moreLoading a horse into a trailer is often what strains our relationship with our horse the most. It is also
Read moreIt is now?Federal law that you have a Coggins test done on any horse that will be sold, shown, or
Read moreA "Gaited" horse is one which performs any of the four-beat natural gaits in place of or in addition to
Read moreThis depends on where the rubs are on your horse. If your horse’s hocks are rubbing together when he moves,
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