Equine

Biosecurity on the Farm

Biosecurity on the Farm

We can all agree that the health of our horses is of the utmost importance to us. They are vulnerable to a number of transmissible diseases that can spread easily between horses. These diseases can cause a variety of symptoms, including respiratory signs, diarrhea, or...

Colic – What does the vet mean?

Colic – What does the vet mean?

Colic is a very broad term, describing signs of abdominal pain in the horse. If you are somewhat unsure of what colic truly means, you are certainly not alone! Colic has a number of different causes, and each cause of colic comes with varying treatment options, and...

Your Horse’s First Aid Kit

Your Horse’s First Aid Kit

Do you have a first aid kit prepared for your horses? While a first aid kit is not meant to substitute veterinary care, it can be incredibly helpful in emergencies to help stabilize your horse until the vet can attend. Your kit will include essential equipment, as...

Vitamin E and Selenium for Your Horse

Vitamin E and Selenium for Your Horse

Vitamin E and Selenium are involved in many systems within the body. Selenium is a mineral which is important for wound healing, stress tolerance, fetal development, healthy hair coat, and detoxification of drugs and other chemicals. In addition, selenium is critical...

Equine Euthanasia and What Comes Next

Equine Euthanasia and What Comes Next

Making the decision to euthanize an equine companion is never easy. Even if the time may be right for our horse, it may not feel like the right time for us to be saying goodbye to our friend. The end of a beloved horse's life can be a very difficult time. Not only are...

Hay Analysis

Hay Analysis

Hay is a crucial part of an equine diet in the Midwest, and its nutrition content can play a big role in what grain and supplements your horse may or may not need. When creating a nutrition plan for your horse(s), we recommend a hay analysis. A hay analysis is easy to...

Strategic Deworming of Horses

Strategic Deworming of Horses

The way it used to be: Traditionally, horses were dewormed every couple months using a rotation of different dewormers. Daily feed-through dewormers were also utilized. However, newer research has shown that large strongyles (which used to be prevalent, and the target...

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