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Typically there are 2 reasons people soak hay: To reduce dust, particularly for those that suffer with respiratory problems such as equine asthma. Steaming can be a good alternative for reducing dust. To reduce the sugars, for those on a...
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Xenophon (380BC), may have been the first to write about laminitis and says “diseases are easier to cure at the start than after they have become chronic” (Reference: Heymering (2010) A historical perspective of laminitis.) Prevention is most definitely better...
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All dogs and cats can suffer from heat stroke, but overweight, thick coated breeds, flat faced (brachycephalic) breeds (such as Pugs, French Bulldogs or Persian Cats), old or very young, or those with pre-existing illness are at the greatest risk...
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The weather is forecast to be unseasonably hot this week. Here are a few tips to keep your horse cool:
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Each life stage has different nutritional requirements and the young, growing horse is no exception. Making sure you get the diet right in these early years is vital, as an unbalanced diet in the early years can impact on...
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