The jugular vein is superficial in the jugular furrow. Find the jugular vein. You can do this by holding the horse’s head up without turning it to the left or right. You want to focus on the first one-third of Read more…
Arnica should only be taken orally as a homeopathic remedy. Use arnica topically in liniment or ointment form and avoid direct contact with open wounds. Many excellent arnica preparations are commercially available from natural and health food stores. It is Read more…
Arnica for horses is a popular and versatile equine anti-inflammatory remedy also believed to be anti-bacterial which can aid the healing of bruising, soft tissue injuries, muscular strains and soreness, joint stiffness, lameness pain in the horse. Can horses take Read more…
Using Echinacea for Horses Echinacea combines well with many other herbs such as cat’s claw, astragalus, osha, and eyebright to enhance your horse’s immune support. In veterinary medicine, echinacea is not only used for immune system support but can also Read more…
This formula is chosen for high performing equine athletes to help minimize inflammation and support the horse’s ability to manage oxidative stress and muscle breakdown. Recommended daily dosage for a 1,000 lb horse is 2 scoops, which is 2 servings. Read more…
Ivermectin and moxidectin are the most effective wormers against this parasite. At most times of year and in most cases, ivermectin is the preferred choice for targeting adult redworm burdens. Does panacur treat redworm? Panacur Equine Guard is also effective Read more…
The test is an ELISA format which detects IgG(T) antibodies specific to three carefully selected cyathostomin antigens, representing the common species as well as all intra-horse stages of the life cycle (Figure 1), including the clinically important encysted larval phase Read more…
Feeding seaweed to horses Feed 5-6 x 25ml level scoops per day for an average horse with 500kg of body weight. Reduce to half this amount for maintenance levels. Seaweed can be fed throughout the year to maintain iodine levels Read more…
Gloves are measured in inches. Using a tape measure, measure around the widest part of your hand (at your knuckles) without including your thumb. This measurement (in inches) is your glove size – most brands offer sizes 6–11 for adults Read more…
Conditioning feeds are specifically formulated to promote weight gain and consequently have a higher digestible energy value than a typical cooling mix (12.5 – 13.0 MJ/Kg rather than 10MJ/Kg). What is the best feed to put condition on horses? Rice Read more…