Basic Health

Unlike strangles, grass glands or grass mumps most commonly are due to a swelling of the parotid gland, not Read more

How do you know if your horse has one or more ulcers? Usually, a clear diagnosis can only be Read more

From a nutritional perspective, supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids is helpful. Read more

According to a recent study*, owners of competitive eventing horses give an average of two nutritional supplements a day, Read more

Gastrointestinal motility refers to the passage of ingesta through the digestive tract by normal nervous and muscular functions. How Read more

Many owners are already aware of the dangers horses might encounter during their time on pasture, including blister beetles, tall fescue, botulism, Read more

Studies show that almost 50% of horses are considered overweight or obese in developed nations. Read more

Recent studies report high levels of nickel in legal performance and recovery products for horses, potentially identifying a new Read more

Foals with an overbite, commonly called a parrot mouth, have upper incisors that protrude past the lower incisors. Parrot mouth, Read more

Corn can be a useful calorie source, but it should not be fed as the sole source of concentrated Read more