There are many reasons why a veterinarian or horse owner would want to check a horse’s pulse or heart rate. Obviously, these reasons include checking for illness in the animal however, a pulse can also be used to determine if a horse is improving from illness or injury or for pre-purchase exams. At this time …
As hash as winter can be on our skin, it can be just as harmful to the skin of our horses. Long periods without baths, regular grooming and under heavy blankets can lead to a plethora of problems. The moisture from rain and snow can encourage bacteria to grow and the lack of sunlight is …
Merck Animal Health Canada gets 2014 off to a running start with the announcement of key appointments in its equine division, and the forging of a strategic alliance that has resulted in the co-promotion of two partner products that complement the company’s extensive line of equine vaccines and pharmaceuticals. NEW APPOINTMENTS “In keeping with our …
For the first weekend in many years, the mercury was in the positive range for the annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference. Around 490 horse enthusiasts left their sunny farms to attend the 32nd Annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference in Red Deer for a weekend filled with fun and education. Delegates came from all …
With parts of Alberta hitting record lows and wind chills beyond belief this past week, we\’ve had time to do some internet surfing. If you\’re of the mindset that believes horses can survive winter on snow as a water source, here is some food for thought. In this video, Dr. Bettina Bobsien, who represented the …
More than 10 horses in southern Alberta have been diagnosed with pigeon fever this fall, an illness so-named for the common symptom of swellings in the chest. Dr. Kelsey Brandon of Claresholm Veterinary Service said the clinic has treated several animals and it has also been diagnosed in horses from the Fort Macleod and Lethbridge …
BY SUSAN KAUFFMANN Avoid fretting, but be aware of what scenarios are cause for concern in the weanling. Laid out here, are eight issues commonly seen in weanling horses, along with explanations to help you tell if you need to worry or not. 1. Not eating feed It is not at all uncommon for young horses, …
Equine Guelph has launched a new two and a half minute video to help horse owners with parasite management. When a growing resistance to dewormers is cited as a major issue concerning horse owners today, a fecal exam to see if your parasite control program is working makes sense. Collecting a manure sample is easy, …
Only a week or so before Wee and Blue\’s yearend 4-H show, I happened to notice this abrasion above the Paint gelding\’s left front heel. I guessed that the fungal skin disease, commonly called “equine scratches” had been there for a bit, and we just hadn\’t been paying close enough attention. Given the atypical damp …
Learning to recognize subtle differences in your horse’s behavior, can lead to early detection of an illness. Confirm your suspicions by taking his temperature. Originally published in the Western Horse Review magazine. BY JENN WEBSTER What is a horse’s normal temperature and when is it time to be alarmed? A horse’s age will cause normal …
