While it may appear that copra could be considered the perfect low-glycemic feed, copra has a drawback. The high fat content adds significantly to the energy content, and horses on copra tend to gain weight. In addition to low NSC, the product is high in fiber. Is copra good for Read more…
If your horse has contracted the condition, your vet will prescribe a longer-than-usual course of antibiotics, along with daily bathing of the area with warm water and a disinfectant. With correct treatment, folliculitis should clear up within 10 to 14 days. What is the fastest way to cure folliculitis? The Read more…
Q: What does every horse owner need? Grooming supplies. Curry comb, hard brush, soft brush, mane and tail comb, hoof pick, fly spray. Basic tack. Two halters (one as a backup), a lead rope, a lunge line, two saddle pads, a saddle, a bridle, a bit, two sets of reins Read more…
Hoof fungus is also known as tinder fungus, false tinder fungus, tinder conk, tinder polypore and ice man fungus. This fungus is not edible but can be used as tinder and clothing. Is hoof fungus medicinal? Though not the most common or “popular” medicinal mushroom, hoof fungus was mentioned by Read more…
Silver sulfadiazine is used to treat bacterial and fungal infections in the eye of horses and other animals; however, it must be made (compounded) by qualified professionals for use in the eye. Can you put silver sulfadiazine on an open wound? Silver sulfadiazine works by stopping the growth of bacteria Read more…
Vitiligo-like depigmentation in horses occurs predominantly in animals of grey coat colour and is characterized by progressive patchy depigmentation of the skin around the eyes, muzzle and the perianal region. This skin disorder is caused by the loss of melanocytes that produce epidermal pigment. How do you treat vitiligo in Read more…
Fluconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, and ketoconazole are just some of the most common antifungal medications that are prescribed to horses. Also, topical medications such as nystatin or miconazole are used for some cutaneous and subcutaneous fungal infections. How do I know if my horse has fungal infection? Crusted skin, with Read more…
DO NOT WASH SADDLE PADS OR BOOTS IN A WASHING MACHINE. Machine washing can cause damage and voids the warranty. Do not soak boots or machine wash them. What size Sports Medicine Boots will fit my horse, and are the front and rears different? How do you wash sports boots? Read more…
As in humans, infections with Candida species in animals are most frequently superficial and invasive, such as osseous candidiasis, and are only sporadically reported (4). Candida osteomyelitis is a rare but well-documented disease in horses (5). How do you treat a yeast infection in a horse? An ointment or topical Read more…
Do not use glycerin soap, a tack cleaner or a household cleaner on any part of your boot or its sole. You’ll want to wipe dirt, manure and horse sweat from the surface of your boots after every ride using a barely damp cloth or sponge. If there’s dirt on Read more…