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    Locking Stifles in Horses

    Locking Stifles in Horses  By Kentucky Equine Research Staff · May 14, 2014 The stifle joint in a horse’s hind leg corresponds anatomically to the knee joint in the human leg. However, instead of appearing halfway down the limb like the human…

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    Colour Genetics

    Colour Genetics –  Understanding the Basics Written By SHEREE CONROY  with thanks to Leanne Owens (article appeared in issue 14 (2014) of BHM)   The Basics When learning about horse colour genetics, the first thing to know is that there are…

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    Feeding Oil: 101

    What are NSCs? NSCs are Non-Structural Carbohydrates, which include sugar and starch. NSCs are mainly found in grains, as well as in sweet feeds (ie. molasses).  NSCs provide energy to horses, but in high levels, they can cause metabolic chaos,…

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    Healing with Herbs

    Healing with herbs - One of the most important understandings of Herbal Medicine is the observation of how healing cycles unfold, and our relationship to nutrition, life and stressors in general. Emotions play a huge role, influencing hormonal balance which…

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    Paving the way for healthier horses

    A Melbourne father and son duo are confident in knowing that the dust free and eco-friendly animal bedding they supply to some of Australia’s top horse trainers and equine clinics is paving the way for healthier horses. Eco Animal Bedding,…

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    Colostrum

    Colostrum, or ‘first milk’ of all animals, contains supplies of energy, protein, fats, fluids and electrolytes to kick start the metabolism, as well as providing a mild laxative effect. This laxative effect assists foals in moving their meconium, which is…

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    Herbs and Antibiotics

    Over-use of antibiotics can be offset with historically-proven herbs by Catherine Cox-McDowell   When considering the use of antibiotics, and the distinct contribution they have made to our ability to recover from life-threatening infections, you would be forgiven for thinking that…

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    Fighting the Battle with Mud Fever

    Author:  Cedric Chan, MRCVS of NW Equine Referrals, familiarises us with equine pastern dermatitis, better known as ‘mud fever’. Here he tells us about the recent study he has conducted using the Equi-Med Ag products and reveals some interesting findings. Fighting…