Equine arthritis, otherwise known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common cause of lameness in horses. While older horses are often affected, arthritis can strike at an early age, too, altering a promising career path. Over time, the self-feeding cycle of inflammation results in joint...
Stress describes a negative condition that can have an impact on one’s mental and physical well being, it is unclear as to what exactly defines stress and whether or not is a cause, an effect, or the process connecting the two. Horses, like people, suffer from stress and can become ill if they...
Respiratory diseases can be costly for the horse owner/manager in many ways. Some respiratory diseases may cause abortion, and the expense of veterinary care associated with respiratory disease can be significant. Early detection of respiratory disease is important for successful treatment and to...
Probiotics can be an important part of a horse’s natural nutritional health. They can help horses that have weight problems, intestinal problems, or horses that are on or have been on antibiotics.
Magnesium plays a very important role in your horses’ body. It attaches to ATP in its muscles which can be used by the muscle cells. Without Magnesium, the ATP cannot be used and the muscles would not be able to generate energy to carry out any functions. It also plays a significant role in your...
Horses are prone to receive injuries and develop aches and pains over time, especially if they are racing horses. Due to all the stress their bodies are put through during those races like any living being wear and tear to the body and age will most like develop an ache here or there.
