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Month: Aug 2019

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Lumps and bumps – When you need to worry

Posted on Aug 31, 2019

Lumps and bumps are all too common in our equine friends. Some just need a ‘watch and wait’ approach and others need urgent veterinary attention.…

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AskHQ: Osteoarthritis

Posted on Aug 30, 2019

Q: My mare has osteoarthritis in her hocks, which can make some schooling difficult for her. I want to maintain her fitness, without stressing her…

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Horses can heal at Riverview Manor

Posted on Aug 29, 2019

Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal  29 August 2019  Horses are very much like people. They are not only acutely sensitive to emotions but also social animals that often…

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Sweet itch

Posted on Aug 28, 2019

Sweet itch is caused by an allergic reaction to the saliva of the Cullicoides midge (the same midge involved in the transmission of the dreaded…

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Hindgut distress

Posted on Aug 27, 2019

Horses are trickle feeders, designed to eat fibre all day long, rather than consuming large meals less frequently. Fibre digestion takes place in the hindgut…

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AskHQ: Concavity of the sole

Posted on Aug 22, 2019Aug 21, 2019

Q: Why is a concave sole desirable? A: Concavity of the sole is a far better sign than a ‘flat foot’. Part of the foot’s…

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AskHQ: White line disease

Posted on Aug 21, 2019Aug 21, 2019

Q: What is white line disease? A: The white line is the area on the ground surface of the foot that appears as a narrow…

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AskHQ: Thrush

Posted on Aug 21, 2019

Q: What exactly is thrush? A: Thrush is a bacterial infection that commonly affects the frog. It is often associated with wet and dirty bedding,…

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AskHQ: Flu vaccine

Posted on Aug 20, 2019Aug 20, 2019

Q: If vaccines work, why do vaccinated horses still contract flu? A: Vaccines don’t stop infection entirely, but they increase your horse’s immunity to the…

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Horse health check: 12) Feet

Posted on Aug 16, 2019Aug 7, 2019

Hooves can be great indicators of overall hoof health. Poor quality horn in the feet can be suggestive of nutritional deficiencies, and rings can be…

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