Microchip your horse
This is one of the quickest ways to identify a horse. Just make sure you use transponders and readers that comply with international norms, warns Dr Mac.
Does your horse have EPSM?
There is no cure for this disease, but it can be managed through diet and exercise, says Kim Dyson.
What you need to know about buying a horse
Purebred horses are by definition registered, says Dr Mac ‘Unregistered purebreds’ are a fiction.
Horses – How to treat itching skin
Treating skin conditions promptly will save you from bigger problems later on, says Kim Dyson.
A bit, can be a bother?
Riders tend to change the bit for all the wrong reasons, says Kim Dyson.
Look out for these symptoms of African Horse Sickness
High rainfall and humidity have resulted in outbreaks of African Horse Sickness, says Dr Mac.
Horses: When ticks bite
Lyme disease is rare in horses in SA and can often be mistaken for other conditions, says Kim Dyson.
Insulin Resistance in horses
Prevention is always better than cure. Kim Dyson offers some tips on how to avoid insulin resistance.
Horses and capped hocks
If not treated in time, this kind of swelling can ruin a show horse’s career, warns Kim Dyson.
Transporting your horse
Dehydration, stress and injury during long-distance road travel can be avoided with a little planning, explains Dr Mac.
Laser therapy for horses
Laser therapy is non-invasive and painless. Moreover, it speeds up recovery, says Kim Dyson.
New remedies for horse skin ailments
F10 disinfectants, developed in South Africa, are gaining a reputation for treating wounds.
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