There are two new drugs which are transforming the landscape of the treatment of equine metabolic syndrome in horses. These innovative drugs are looking like the best medication for EMS, especially in an emergency situation where insulin levels are difficult to control and laminitis may strike. In this article Dr Kellon VMD discusses EMS and […]
Horse Health
Old Horse Teeth | 8 most important facts
What are the facts about understanding dentistry for the older or geriatric horse? We can now feed and care for the old horse beyond when their teeth wear out but that is when dental care becomes even more important for the old horse to maintain their health and keep their horse teeth working well. Decades […]
Remembering Dr Kerry Ridgway
In 2011 I was given an ex-racehorse. They say that horses come to you for a reason. That horse came to me so that Dr Kerry Ridgway would change the way I thought about whole horse health.
No Laminitis ECIR Group Horse Conference
N0 horse laminitis is the goal of each ECIR Group conference. The ECIR Group lead the way in horse laminitis study through disseminating information that can help metabolic and endocrinopathic horses.
Which Horse Wormer should I choose?
Worming can be a very confusing subject. People often ask us, which is the best wormer for my horse? or Which horse wormer should I choose? We list here the wormers available on the market by active chemical rather than the trade/brand name.
Can I Feed my Horse Too Much Selenium?
If you would like to find out about selenium for your horse then Forageplus can help answer your questions. Can you feed too much of this mineral and what is the best way to know how much is in your horse’s daily diet? Selenium for Horses Yes you can certainly feed too much to horses. […]
Will there Always be Enough Protein in Horse Diets?
Many owners ask the question ‘Is there enough protein in horse diets’? If you want to find out more about protein for horses then Forageplus™ can answer your questions.
Natural vs Synthetic Vitamin E for Horses
Would you like to know about natural versus synthetic Vitamin E for horses? Is there a difference between the two forms of vitamin E for horses?