Small Strongyles (Cyathostomes): Eggs shed on the pasture remain infectious for at least 5 months and up to 9 months in the right cooler climatic conditions. When eaten by the horse while grazing, the worm larvae burrow into the gut wall where they encyst (hibernate) for many months or even Read more…
around 12 weeks. Classifying horses into risk categories can help determine the frequency of testing or worming. We advise three faecal worm egg counts from Spring to Summer, around 12 weeks apart (March, June, September). How long after worming should you do a worm count? 10-14 daysBy running worm egg Read more…
Deworming Schedule APRIL: Deworm all moderate and high horses with an Ivermectin product or Quest. Deworming of low horses is optional. JULY: Deworm all moderate and high horses with Strongid. Do not deworm Low horses. OCTOBER: Deworm all horses with Quest Plus. DECEMBER: Deworm only High horses with Ivermectin. What Read more…
The white line is seen on the underside of the foot. It is where the unpigmented horn of the inner hoof wall joins the horn of the sole. What causes white line in horses hooves? White line disease originates as a separation between adjacent layers in the hoof wall starting Read more…
Stock Ribbons STANDARD PLACE COLORS FOR LIVESTOCK OR FAIR EVENTS 1st 2nd 9th BLUE RED GREY What color is a ninth place ribbon? Horse Show Ribbon Colors & Their Meanings Ribbon Color Place GREEN 6th Place PURPLE 7th Place BROWN 8th Place GREY 9th Place What are the ribbon colors Read more…
Hoof rings, also called growth rings, are generally the result of seasonal diet changes, especially in horses with a forage-heavy diet. As the nutrient content in grass increases, cellular production shifts and causes slight color variations in the hoof wall. What are Laminitic rings? Laminitic rings are classically wider at Read more…
Worming throughout the year There are two types of wormer that can be used for this, fenbendazole or moxidectin based wormers. Horses only need treating for tapeworm twice a year as the lifecycle takes six months to complete. What is the worming schedule for horses? Our Gillette vets recommend deworming Read more…
Extremely dry weather draws moisture out of the hoof, causing them to become brittle, crack, chip or crumble. Cold weather with snow and ice conditions are hard on hooves, causing cracks and chips; while wet climates over-saturate hooves, softening and weakening the hoof wall, and allowing thrush to thrive. Why Read more…
The equine fascial lines provide a way of understanding functional anatomy in relation to equine locomotion. Rather than looking at individual muscles, the fascial lines connect muscles, tendons and ligaments to form continuous lines within the horse’s body. What is the fascia on a horse? Fascia refers to all connective Read more…
Regular and liberal application of fly spray to the horse during the summer months is another way to control the bot fly life cycle. Proper fly control in the barn and paddocks not only protects against botflies, but other types of flies and insects as well. How do I protect Read more…