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.…
AskHQ: Osteoarthritis
Posted onQ: My mare has osteoarthritis in her hocks, which can make some schooling difficult for her. I want to maintain her fitness, without stressing her…
Horses can heal at Riverview Manor
Posted onUnderberg, 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…
Sweet itch
Posted onSweet itch is caused by an allergic reaction to the saliva of the Cullicoides midge (the same midge involved in the transmission of the dreaded…
Hindgut distress
Posted onHorses are trickle feeders, designed to eat fibre all day long, rather than consuming large meals less frequently. Fibre digestion takes place in the hindgut…
AskHQ: Concavity of the sole
Posted onQ: 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…
AskHQ: White line disease
Posted onQ: What is white line disease? A: The white line is the area on the ground surface of the foot that appears as a narrow…
AskHQ: Thrush
Posted onQ: What exactly is thrush? A: Thrush is a bacterial infection that commonly affects the frog. It is often associated with wet and dirty bedding,…
AskHQ: Flu vaccine
Posted onQ: 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…
Horse health check: 12) Feet
Posted onHooves can be great indicators of overall hoof health. Poor quality horn in the feet can be suggestive of nutritional deficiencies, and rings can be…