Lots of snow was falling in Alberta but not here in this horse pasture near Rochester, Alta., on Oct. 2.

Beware giving horses too much iron

While an important nutrient, horses consuming too much iron through diet or water water can risk health problems like laminitis

Horses consuming too much iron through diet or water water can risk health problems like laminitis. Mineral testing forage and water is good practice for horse owners.






Producers should pay close attention to lice control. (File  photo)

Shifting standards on cattle parasite control

Modern farmers and veterinarians in Canada are thinking differently about how they control parasites like lice and intestinal worms

Parasite product resistance has more farmers and veterinarians thinking differently about how to control issues like lice or worms.






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Weekend warrior horses at risk

Lack of activity followed by intense bursts of exercise increases strain and injury risk in humans; horses are the same

Horses need steady, rhythmic movement. Going from no activity to weekend bursts of exercise risks physical strain and injury.