Are you heading away these Christmas holidays and have to leave your equine friend behind? Make sure you follow these 5 tips for a stress free break this festive season. 1. Get them checked! M ..

Do you know the signs and symptoms of a snake bite and what to do in an emergency? Snake bite reactions can differ in every horse due to different species, amount of venom, and where the hors ..

Meconium is a newborn foal’s first manure and is composed of intestinal secretions and fluid ingested by the foal while in utero. Meconium can range from firm pellets to pasty consistency and is t ..

Joint ill is a term for infection of the joint and possibly adjacent bone. If the infection spreads to the bone either side of the joint, it is osteomyelitis (infection of the bone). There is comm ..

1. DRENCHING- Internal Parasites Foals should receive their first drench between 8 to 12 weeks of age, using a benzimidazole (i.e. oxfenbendazole or fenbendazole) based, dual-active (i.e. als ..

Whether for racing, performance, or pleasure, we would all love to have foals born with perfect legs, however angular limb deformities and associated problems are very common in the newborn and de ..

‘There is nothing better than Mother’s Milk’, but why is this first milk known as colostrum so important to our newborn foals? What is colostrum? Colostrum is the thick, sticky, yellow-wh ..

Knowing the normal stages of labour in your mare can be crucial in knowing when you need to call your veterinarian. Read below the 3 stages of labour in a step by step guide. STAGE 1 Init ..

Just like human children, foals can deteriorate rapidly if early stages of illness aren’t detected. Taking note of subtle changes or behaviours in your newborn can be vital in knowing what normal  ..

Have you got a new foal on the way? Organising a foal health check is a must for all of your new four legged friends. It is important that newborn foals receive a proper veterinary examination wit ..