by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Aug 12, 2016 | Health and Wellness, Horseman 101, Resources
This printable schedule provides for an effective parasite control program. Good pasture sanitation and rotation, along with composting and avoiding ground-level feeding can dramatically decrease exposure. It is no longer necessary to tube deworm horses. Paste...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 29, 2016 | Health and Wellness, Horseman 101
FVEP uses following deworming schedules for normal adults: Low Shedders April – MOXIDECTIN (not to be used in horses less than 6 months in age, small ponies, or minis) November – MOXIDECTIN + PRAZIQUANTEL COMBINATION (Quest Plus) or IVERMECTIN + PRAZIQUANTEL...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Featured resources, Health and Wellness, Horseman 101
Parasite resistance occurs in two forms and is now well recognized. This changes how we should deworm our horses and requires a new and smarter approach. Adult horses are resistant to parasites at variable levels, in addition to parasites developing resistance to all...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Health and Wellness
Whether to blanket your horse or not depends on many factors including body condition, winter riding schedule, turnout facilities, and environment. Horses can naturally withstand dry, cold weather very well. Their hair coat stands on end, trapping heat and creating a...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Featured resources, Health and Wellness, Horseman 101, Uncategorized
Describe the horse’s attitude – bright and alert, depressed, lethargic, quiet, anxious, uncomfortable, etc. Describe horse’s actions – not moving, not bearing weight in a leg, pawing, looking at the belly, pacing, shaking, uncoordinated, etc. Take horse’s temperature...
by Fox Valley Equine Practice | Jul 26, 2016 | Health and Wellness, Lameness and Sports Injuries
As most horse owners are well aware, degenerative joint disease, or osteoarthritis, and its associated forms of lameness can affect any horse, from the back yard pet to the highest level performance horse. Fortunately, a number of research studies have been performed...
