Horse Health
Food for Foals
This article was first published in the July 1, 2019 issue of Quarter Horse News courtesy of North Texas Farm & Ranch. Starting with proper nutrition from the beginning will […]
broodmare health
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With Above-Average Temps, Broodmare Owners Urged to Monitor Pastures
In some regions, above-average temperatures allowed pastures to grow well past season norms. While good for your hay budget, it could pose a danger for broodmares.
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Health Matters: Fatty Liver
All the hype and emphasis put on weight management in both people and horses is for good reason. Not liking it or trying to hide from it does us and our […]
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The Broodmare’s Last Trimester
By Justin High, DVM
The New Year brings new expectations for what will be produced from last year's breeding season. After coasting through the last few months of your mare's pregnancy with no problems, we are all struck with the fact of how quickly foaling season is upon us.
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When the Weather Changes
I'm sure you've all heard the old saying, "If you don't like the weather in Texas, just wait a few minutes and it'll change." Well, over the last few weeks that saying has never been truer. From a horseman's standpoint, the dramatic shifts in temperature, wind speed, pollen count and humidity have been showing up in a variety of different ailments. Horses tend to have times of the year when respiratory infections are more common, other times runny eyes and noses flare up because of allergens.
