Internal parasites are small organisms that live a portion of their life cycle in a host animal, the horse in this...
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Basic first aid kit for horses
First aid kits can be purchased from horse stores, but they can be pricey. A first aid kit can be easily compiled at...
Strongyloides (Threadworm) in horses
Internal parasites are small organisms that live a portion of their life cycle in a host animal. They live in internal...
Management and control of internal parasites in horses
Signs of Parasite Infestation Contrary to popular belief, many horses that have dangerous parasite levels appear to be...
Ascarids in horses
Internal parasites are small organisms that live a portion of their life cycle in a host animal--in this case, the...
Wrap a leg below the knee or hock
Proper Way to Wrap the Cannon Bone Numbers correspond to leg drawings above. Note all hand positions. Make sure leg is...
Assessing the Health and Well-being of Horses
Every equestrian and horse owner should be able to determine if a horse is healthy. A horse's health is based on...
Equine Purchase Exams
Equine purchase exams inform the buyer of existing or potential problems that could render the horse unsuitable for...
How to Give Your Horse an Intramuscular Injection
While veterinarians predominantly give horses injections, some situations call for horse owners to give their horse an...
How much benefit can carrots provide in the case of suspected equine vitamin A deficiency?
Years ago, chopped carrots might have made up a significant portion of a work horse's diet. In Europe, root vegetables...
Common Lamenesses in Horses
While some breeds and types of horses are more prone to lameness than others, almost every horse has or will have been...
Determining the Age of Horses by Their Teeth
A horse's age determines many factors in its life, including diet, schedule and training. But without adequate...