While horses can suffer from colic at any time of year, a change to a winter diet can be a major factor. Little or no pasture is available for grazing in winter. Diet changes should start to be considered in the fall when grass begins its dormant period. Hay proteins, sugar and starch are digested […]
Ray Smith, PhD, professor and forage extension specialist at the University of Kentucky, in a publication when at Virginia Tech University that he helped author, stated that the concentration of moisture in hay contributes to the microbial activity leading to hay fires. Smith further stated that before baling, hay should be cured to the proper […]
Equine chiropractic care is an alternative therapy for horses with neurological and musculoskeletal problems. With increasing awareness of its benefits, horse owners view it as a non-invasive treatment. Chiropratic’s main focus is restoring the normal movement and function of the spinal cord. When there is a problem with the vertebrae, the surrounding tissues are affected. […]
