Little known fact: The cecum in a horse has its entrance and exit at the top. And you should pay attention to this because… For digested...
By Dr. B. Wright – Veterinary Scientist, Equine and Alternative Livestock/OMAFRA; Dr. Dan Kenney, Staff Veterinarian, OVC/ University of Guelph Horse owners and veterinarians are commonly...
Gastric ulcers and are a major health concern for horses. A gastro-endoscopic study (Murray et al.) of all breeds of horses from one to twenty four...
Fat from any source will make your horse shiny. A fatty substance called sebum, secreted from the sebaceous glands in your horse’s skin, increases when the...
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“Your horses’ well-being is our primary concern.” What are the most common signs of eye problems? There are many different eye...
Making mistakes has become my priority! I have been practicing now for a few years and just about have it down to a science. However,...
A horse that does not stand still for mounting can be a safety problem! If he jigs around when you want to mount, he may be...
Equine Leases ““ Common Problems and How to Avoid Them We receive numerous inquiries from people who have encountered problems during their equine leases ““ both...