Why colostrum is so important for a foal
The first fluid suckled by a foal significantly reduces the risk of disease, says Dr Mac.
Moxidectin dewormer for horses – watch that dosage!
With its long residual effect, moxidectin dewormer is a useful treatment for encysted small strongyles and all stages of brown stomach worm in horses. But it can be toxic if the wrong dose is administered, warns Dr Mac.
How bergafat benefits horses
Fat is a superb source of energy without the harmful side-effects of other energy sources, says Kim Dyson. And the ideal form to feed it to your horse is bergafat – lecithinated palm fat.
How to fit an exercise bandage on a horse
It is designed to protect, but can cause injury if applied incorrectly, says Dr Mac.
Beware of the stripe-leg
Bites from the hyalomma tick can cause pain and lameness, says Dr Mac.
Tackling rain scald in horses
This unsightly skin infection is not dangerous, but it should always be attended to. If ignored, it can give rise to a secondary infection that will complicate treatment. Kim Dyson explains.
Dealing with laminitis
A crippling lameness, this condition can strike suddenly, and may prove deadly, warns Dr Mac.
Teaching the young horse to steer
Longlining is the next step after lunging when training a colt, says Dr Mac.
A list of plants that are a danger to horses
Horses in the wild seem to know what to avoid, but domestication has dulled this instinct, says Kim Dyson.
South Africa’s first mounted archery show
Remember those ‘Cowboy and Indian’ films where feather-clad braves galloped on handsome Appaloosa horses firing off arrows?
Is your horse too skinny?
Fattening a thin horse starts with a good diagnosis, involving a detailed examination of its history, checking the amount of feed it eats and a thorough clinical examination, says Dr Mac.
Other causes of ‘big leg’
Equine lymphangitis is not the only cause of severe swelling in your horse’s lower limbs, says Kim Dyson.
