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The feathering on many draft horse breeds can hide signs of chronic progressive lymphedema.
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CPL: a big health issue for big horses

Horse Health: Chronic progressive lymphedema causes swollen lower limbs and puts draft horses at risk for infection

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Chronic Progressive Lymphedema (CPL) is a condition that compromises lymphatic drainage, leading to swelling in the lower limbs and complications like bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections. It’s a longstanding and often misunderstood condition prevalent in draft-type horses such as Belgians, Clydesdales, Shires, Gypsy Vanners, English cobs, German draft horse breeds, Friesians and Percherons. Horses affected
Young hoofs benefit from exposure to various terrains.
Livestock

Hoof health in the weanling

Horse Health: Proper hoof development when they’re young sets your horse up for lifelong success

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The old adage, “no hoof, no horse” is a timeless reminder of the fundamental importance of hoof health in equines, and it’s particularly pertinent for the young weanling horse. The experiences that the hoof undergoes during this formative period of life shapes the animal’s foot soundness throughout its lifetime. Early hoof care mistakes, whether it’s
The key connection between bit and tongue
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The key connection between bit and tongue

Horse Health: Improper bit placement can lead to an unresponsive, poorly moving horse

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The interaction between a horse’s tongue and the bit is a critical aspect of horsemanship and equine welfare and has implications for physical health, behaviour and performance. A horse’s introduction to the bit can leave a lasting imprint on the horse’s mental, emotional and physical state, as well as their willingness to co-operate with a handler. Approaching this process with skill and
Natural movement and a ready supply of forage are equally important to horse health.
Livestock

Embracing horses’ need for near-constant movement

Horse Health: Don’t discount natural movement; it’s important for horse health and weight management

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Equine professionals, horse owners and caregivers increasingly emphasize the significance of giving horses continual access to long-stem, high-fibre, low-calorie forages. Interwoven with this ongoing forage availability, however, is another requirement that must be met: the horse’s inherent and almost constant need to move. Horses operate as grazing athletes. Their innate eating behaviors include a spectrum
Dandelions are among the bitter plants that horses are drawn to.
Livestock

The benefit of bitters for horses

Horse Health: Bitter plants can provide a natural booster for horses’ gut health

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Domestic horses are known for their preference for lush green pastures and sweet hay, yet their natural foraging behaviour intrigues equine professionals, scientists and horse owners: their attraction to a specific group of plants known as bitters. Horses, with their remarkable sense of taste and intuition, display a strong and deliberate inclination toward certain plants
Activities like jumping require horses to have an enhanced ability to know how to move in relation to their surroundings.
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Garden-grown proprioception

Proprioception gardens mix different types of footing, obstacles and terrain to build a horse’s body awareness

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Proprioception is a natural ability shared by humans and horses. It involves the body’s inherent awareness of its position, movement and balance in relation to the surrounding environment. In horses, this perception varies. Different lifestyles and occupations require variable levels of proprioception to navigate daily tasks without stumbling or tripping and when encountering obstacles. However,
This seven-year-old red mare in southern Alberta was bought just above slaughter price in May.
Livestock

The ‘rescue’ horse

Horse Health: With the proper approach, rescue horses can prosper and be public ambassadors for horse care

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Rescue horses bring great awareness to equine welfare and serve as powerful reminders of the significance of responsible horse ownership. Like equine ambassadors, they provide valuable feedback and insights into the industry. These horses showcase the powerful outcomes that can be achieved when their fundamental needs change from absent to fulfilled. The term “rescue horse”
There is growing interest in the use of calming supplements to manage horse anxiety and stress levels. However, these remedies may provide only temporary relief without identifying and addressing the underlying issue.
Livestock

The root of anxiety management in horses

Horse Health: Calming supplements might plaster over deeper issues

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Horses, like humans, can experience anxiety and become emotionally distressed. Anxiety affects a horse’s focus, behaviour and performance and it can also have a profound impact on their health and soundness. There is growing interest in the use of calming supplements to manage horse anxiety and stress levels. However, these remedies may provide only temporary
Long term horse health starts at birth and incorporates every aspect of the foal’s life.
Livestock

Epigenetics delves into environment’s interaction with horses

Horse Health: Genes are only part of the story of horse development and health

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Epigenetics is an emerging branch of genetic science that examines the impact of the environment on an organism’s development. This field shows that genes can be switched on or off through life events without changing DNA sequences. The epigenome serves as a type of biological software that directs the genomic hardware of cells to determine gene expression, affecting
The critical role of magnesium in horse health
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The critical role of magnesium in horse health

Short-changing a horse on magnesium can impact both physical health and temperament

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Magnesium is an essential macro-mineral that plays a crucial role in the health and wellbeing of horses. It is essential for more than 350 biochemical processes in the body of the horse, including generation of cellular energy and decoding genetic information. Understanding the importance of magnesium at the cellular level and its impact on health issues can help

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