Horse Farming | Farmer's Weekly

Dehydration, stress and injury during long-distance road travel can be avoided with a little planning, explains Dr Mac.

Laser therapy is non-invasive and painless. Moreover, it speeds up recovery, says Kim Dyson.

F10 disinfectants, developed in South Africa, are gaining a reputation for treating wounds.

Well-constructed paddock fences prevent injuries and are worth every cent, says Dr Mac.

Characterised by a hard, bony swelling, splints are a common cause of lameness in young horses, says Dr Mac.

Anaemia affects older horses, those that are unfit or ill, and colder-blooded types, says Kim Dyson.

Similar to the human ankle, the hock joint is easily sprained, warns Dr Mac.

A stretching programme will cut down on your horse’s chances of being injured, says Kim Dyson.

Without two negative tests, a stallion is not permitted by law to cover a mare, cautions Dr Mac.

Any condition involving the eye is potentially serious and requires a vet, says Kim Dyson.

Knowing how wounds heal will help with their treatment, says Kim Dyson.

Chinkerinchees are indigenous to the Western Cape and highly poisonous to horses, warns Dr Mac.

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