Without sodium and chloride — two components of common table salt — your horse is at increased risk of mineral imbalance, dehydration and impaction colic. As horses endure the persistent Summer heat and humidity, the potential for these health problems also rises. In this article, we discuss the critical role of salt and how much […]
Without vaccinations and deworming, your mare is exposed to harmful conditions that can place her health — and the health of her growing foal — at risk. In this article, we discuss the vaccinations and deworming protocols every mare requires during pregnancy. Vaccinations At any stage of pregnancy, your mare may encounter illness or injury.
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An acute and highly contagious viral disease, Equine Influenza left its mark on the Australian horse industry during a major outbreak in 2007-2008. In this article, we discuss the importance of vaccinating your horse against Equine Influenza. Caused by strains of the influenza virus type A, Equine Influenza results in a severe upper respiratory tract
While rarely fatal, Strangles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can debilitate your horse’s health, resulting in costly veterinary care. In this article, we discuss the importance of vaccinating your horse against Strangles. Caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi, Strangles most often afflicts young horses, but all horses can become affected by Strangles, especially
With five subtypes and no cure, the Equine Herpes Virus poses a serious risk to horse properties. As such, the only solution is to limit the virus’ spread. In this article, we discuss the importance of vaccinating your horse against the Equine Herpes Virus. Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpes Virus-4 (EHV-4) are the
Since its discovery in 1994, the Hendra Virus has caused much controversy. Despite any personal stance on vaccination, the deadly consequences of the Hendra Virus remain the same. In this article, we discuss the importance of vaccinating your horse against the Hendra Virus. A highly infectious disease, Hendra Virus is carried by flying foxes —
A potentially deadly disease, Tetanus can persist in the environment for many years — placing your horse at risk of infection even at home. In this article, we discuss the importance of vaccinating your horse against Tetanus. The bacterium Clostridium tetani, which causes Tetanus, survives as spores in manure and soil where it gains access
Above all, every horse owner should vaccinate their horse — even if they never leave your property or interact with other horses. While we recommend a veterinarian administers all vaccines, let’s examine the pro’s and con’s of vaccinating your own horse yourself. Yes, Vaccinate Your Own Horse Before we delve into vaccinating your own horse,
Most horse owners ask: What do I need to vaccinate my horse for? The short answer is, that every horse should be vaccinated against the top four highly infectious diseases – Tetanus, Strangles, Equine Herpes Virus, and Hendra Virus. These diseases, which are incredibly expensive to treat, can be avoided entirely with low-cost vaccination. Required
Vaccination is the easiest way to safeguard your horse against potentially deadly diseases. While routine vaccination should begin from three months of age, there will be some variation from horse to horse, depending on their history. The First Vaccination Following birth, most foals will receive immunity from their dam by consuming colostrum (as long as
