Do You Know How to Protect Your Horse’s Health During Single Digit Temperatures?
January 7, 2014 Comments Off on Do You Know How to Protect Your Horse’s Health During Single Digit Temperatures?
People joke about “bulking up for winter,” but for horses that live outside, increasing calories is a very real need because it takes more calories to keep warm. High-quality hay is the foundation of any healthy diet, and boosting calories through an increase of the hay ration is a healthier option than increasing the grain ration.
Continue reading …$50,000 Available to Researchers Studying Therapeutic Effects of Equine-Assisted Activities on Military Veterans
January 6, 2014 Comments Off on $50,000 Available to Researchers Studying Therapeutic Effects of Equine-Assisted Activities on Military Veterans
Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) announces an open call for proposals of research to investigate the therapeutic effects of equine-assisted activities (EEA) on military veterans experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Continue reading …Vaccines for Broodmares in Late Gestation
January 6, 2014 Comments Off on Vaccines for Broodmares in Late Gestation
The goal of every breeder is to have a strong, healthy foal. Preventative health measures to ensure disease protection for the foal include vaccination boosters for the mare before she foals. These boosters are very important for the mare during pregnancy, particularly during the last 4 to 6 weeks of gestation
Continue reading …As Temperatures Drop, Be Sure to Check Horse Trailer Tire Pressure
January 2, 2014 Comments Off on As Temperatures Drop, Be Sure to Check Horse Trailer Tire Pressure
As temperatures cool across the country, tire pressures will decrease. Given these facts, USRider reminds equestrians and others who travel with horses to perform periodic air pressure checks on both their vehicle and trailer tires.
Continue reading …Acupuncture: A Useful Treatment for Horses
January 1, 2014 Comments Off on Acupuncture: A Useful Treatment for Horses
by Heather Smith Thomas A growing number of veterinarians are using non-traditional and complementary techniques in treating animals, often combining these with traditional western medicine. One of the most useful complementary modalities is acupuncture. Dr. Tia Nelson, Helena, Montana has been using acupuncture for more than a dozen years in her practice, often in conjunction […]
Continue reading …Don’t Overlook the Dangers of Winter Weather For Your Four-Legged Friend
December 30, 2013 Comments Off on Don’t Overlook the Dangers of Winter Weather For Your Four-Legged Friend
“Most pet owners seem to worry about their pets overheating in the summer, but tend to overlook the dangers of cold weather.”
Continue reading …Make a Healthy New Year’s Resolution… For Your Pet
December 27, 2013 Comments Off on Make a Healthy New Year’s Resolution… For Your Pet
It’s estimated that between 25 and 40 percent of dogs and cats and 31 percent of people in this country are overweight. Studies have found that other domesticated animals, including horses, are also prone to obesity.
Continue reading …The Pregnant Mare: Nutrition For the Final Three Months
December 26, 2013 Comments Off on The Pregnant Mare: Nutrition For the Final Three Months
During the first eight months of pregnancy, a mare may be fed like any other horse, with a balanced, high quality diet. But things are changing rapidly during the final three months of pregnancy.
Continue reading …Have You Tried the Online Colic Risk Rater Tool?
December 20, 2013 Comments Off on Have You Tried the Online Colic Risk Rater Tool?
After declaring 2013 the ‘Year of Colic Prevention,’ Equine Guelph has delivered many initiatives to help the horse owner combat colic including the release of its latest online health care tool – the Colic Risk Rater. This free, customized tool is designed for the individual horseperson to rate his/her horse’s risk of colic.
Continue reading …Do You Know the Seven Holiday Plants That Can Be Poisonous to Your Four-Legged Friends?
December 18, 2013 Comments Off on Do You Know the Seven Holiday Plants That Can Be Poisonous to Your Four-Legged Friends?
Here at EquineChronicle.com, we know that horses aren’t the only beloved four-legged creatures in your life. Whether you have a horse show dog or a barn cat, it might be a good idea to check out these tips to make sure that this holiday season is a happy and healthy one for your pet.
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