Strongyles in horses

Health, Horses

Internal parasites are small organisms that live a portion of their life cycle in a host animal. They live in internal organs, body cavities, and tissues while gaining their nutritive source by feeding on the host animal. The horse is affected by many different...

Stomach bots in horses

Health, Horses

Internal parasites are small organisms that live a portion of their life cycle in a host animal. They live in internal organs, body cavities, and tissues while gaining their nutritive source by feeding on the host animal. The horse is affected by many different...
Wrap or Bandage the Forearm

Wrap or Bandage the Forearm

Health, Horses

Proper Way to Bandage the Forearm Wounds on a horse’s forearm are difficult to bandage because of the forearm’s shape. The tapering of the forearm will cause the bandage to slip off. Numbers correspond to leg drawings above. Note all hand positions. Make...
Wrap or Bandage a Knee

Wrap or Bandage a Knee

Health, Horses

Proper Way to Bandage a Knee It is more difficult to apply bandaging over the knees and hocks. Care must be taken to not place pressure on the bony prominences located just under the skin of these joints. Otherwise the horse will have bandage sores. Numbers correspond...
Wrap or Bandage a Hock

Wrap or Bandage a Hock

Health, Horses

Proper Way to Bandage a Hock  It is more difficult to apply bandaging over the knees and hocks. Care must be taken to not place pressure on the bony prominences located just under the skin of these joints. Otherwise the horse will have bandage sores. Do not cover the...