Horse Health Archives – Page 6 of 47 – The Northwest Horse Source

New and Noteworthy: The HAY SOAKER™ is a Game-Changer

June 13, 2023December 28, 2022 by Northwest Horse Source

Fact: hay soaking is beneficial for horses that need reduced levels of sugars and starches in their diet, like those with metabolic conditions, laminitis, and PSSM. Also, fact: soaking hay for horses is a wet sloppy mess, a dreaded chore, and a giant hassle. Now there’s a product that makes …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

The Impact of Antibiotics on the Equine Gut

June 13, 2023November 29, 2022 by Equine Guelph

Graphics Courtesy Equine Guelph

The thinking on how we use antibiotics is changing in the world of medicine especially as we learn more about their impact on the inhabitants of the gut. Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Dr. Diego Gomez, took part in a collaborative study with researchers across North America to study the effects …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Stem Cells Under Investigation as a Possible Future Treatment for Equine Asthma

October 29, 2022 by Press

Heaves is known as a disease that can leave a horse struggling to breathe, ending athletic careers and even rendering a pleasure horse unsuitable for riding. Commonly known today as equine asthma, it’s an irreversible disease brought on by repeated exposure to dust and moulds. Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Doctor Bienzle has …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Heat Stress, Part 2: Horse Safety During Hot Weather

August 22, 2022August 17, 2022 by Press

By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian In Part 1 of this series, we discussed heat stress in dogs, which are very prone to overheating. Now, we’re moving on to horses. Horses are very proficient sweaters, making them some of the most efficient animals at cooling themselves …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Industry News: Hay Steamers Add Hay Safety to Travel, Remove Bacteria & Dust, Boost Horse Respiratory Health

August 11, 2022 by Press

To ensure hay quality, reduce dust irritants, and maintain nutrients, hay steaming is the way to go for optimal horse health Recently The ECCO FEI World Championships were held in Herning, Denmar. Among scores of considerations for traveling with an equine to an international event, hay quality and gut health …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

HOOF ABSCESSES EXPLAINED

August 10, 2022August 9, 2022 by Press

A simplified view of the equine hoof to help visualize the structures involved in this process. Photo Credit: AAEP

Sooner or later, nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does “hoof abscess” actually mean? Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

What’s in a Whinny?

July 27, 2022July 23, 2022 by Press

Image Credit University of Guelph's The Horse Portal

When horses talk, we listen but how good are we at deciphering what they have to say? According to a recently published study (Nov 2021) by Dr. Katrina Merkies, researcher and associate professor at the University of Guelph, and her master student Haley Belliveau, we are faring well. Using an online survey, participants …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Weekend Wellness: The Role of the Hind Gut in Laminitis

July 16, 2022 by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD

Photo: ECIR

A lot of attention has been directed to bacterial endotoxins, MMP enzyme activators, and fructan or starch fermentation as factors in laminitis, but how much are they really involved? With laminitis, it is usually hormones, not the hind gut. In the “horse broke into the feed bin” scenario, too much …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Equine Wellness: Have Mercy – Equine Euthanasia

August 11, 2022July 8, 2022 by Dana Willett

Examining difficult end-of-life decisions The gelding stood with his head cocked to one side, nose extended forward. Curious and charming, our heartstrings tightened when we learned he was mostly blind. We’ve all seen inspirational stories of sightless horses living happy lives. With the right companion, and enough human love, he …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

How a Horse’s Teeth Erupt and Wear Over Time

September 13, 2022July 1, 2022 by Eleanor Blazer

Photo Courtesy Catherine Madera, by Alexis Bento

by Eleanor Blazer Is your horse getting a little “long in the tooth”? This expression usually means the horse (or person) is getting old, but even young horses can have teeth that are too long or have sharp points. It’s very important to understand how horse’s teeth change as they …

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

This page sponsored by:

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Thank you for supporting the businesses that support The Northwest Horse Source

Join the conversation:

Check out the Magazine!