Health

March 24, 2011
Disinfecting a Stall
Routine stall cleaning goes a long way toward keeping barns clean and horses healthy, but disinfecting a stall after

March 23, 2011
Keep Horses from Chewing Bandages
The Anti-Lick Strip Equine adhesive bandage is flavored with natural cayenne pepper that deters licking or biting.

March 23, 2011
Treating EPM
A new treatment option has been developed for horses suffering from equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM).

March 21, 2011
Signs of Pain in Horses
Back pain doesn't have to be severe to cause resistance and unwillingness to work.

March 21, 2011
Taking a Horse’s Temperature
To take a horse's temperature, first tie the horse or have someone hold his head. Stand beside (not in

March 16, 2011
Colic in Foals
Colic, a general term that describes abdominal discomfort, can affect horses of all ages, even the very young.

March 15, 2011
Equine Proliferative Enteropathy
Equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE) is a gastrointestinal disease that results in thickened intestine and slower growth for weanling horses.

March 14, 2011
Scours Scald in Foals
More severe cases of scours often hit foals and may be due to viruses, bacteria, or protozoa. If a

March 11, 2011
Australian Equine Disease Alphabet
Equine diseases, conditions, or problems are frequently referred to by their initials. Full names, a brief explanation of each

March 11, 2011
Foal Halter Selection and Fit Important
As with all tack, thought should be given to the construction and fit of the foal's first halter.