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Pure Oxygen Fungal Wash Helps Annie the Rescue Mare
Published on 20.04.2012
If you are tired of tearing your hair out trying to successfully treat equine skin problems, such as Greasy Heel, Rain Scald, Ring worm, Hotspots and Malassezia or acne, Anivac Pure Oxygen Fungal Wash could be the perfect solution for you! This amazing product can be used as an aid in the treatment of skin irritations and infections on all animals - you simply apply using a soft brush or massaging action and leave to dry, no washing or rinsing necessary - with amazing results in only 24 hours. ... Horse Saved by Pioneering Surgery
Published on 20.01.2012
A horse has been saved by pioneering surgery which removed her jaw to cut out a rare melon-sized tumour. Paul Newby, 33, was devastated when he discovered his beloved six year old horse Star had the rare form of cancer in her mouth. After taking her for a series of tests, he was told the showjumping champion had ameloblastoma of the mandible - a rare tumour in her bottom jaw. ...
New Bitterlicks Promises an End to Cribbing
Published on 18.01.2012
Cribbing is an extremely annoying habit that can not only affect your horse's health but also destroy your property! If you've got a horse that crib bites and have tried everything to stop him, it seems help is on the way. The results of a premier horse farm's work with scientists to find a natural cure for horse cribbing have been released to the public. ... Online Horse Owner Survey on Hendra Virus
Published on 13.01.2012
The DPI's Horse Owner Survey on Hendra Virus will ask Queensland and New South Wales' horse owners about their understanding, attitudes, opinions and horse management practices relating to Hendra virus. The DPI will use that information when developing future Hendra virus risk management strategies, plans, communications and policies. About 300 horse owners have taken part in a biosecurity survey to gauge attitudes and perceptions about the hendra virus. ...
Back Pain in Horses - One of the Last Great Frontiers
Published on 09.01.2012
Back pain in the horse, said Kent Allen, DVM, "is one of the last great frontiers", reports TheHorse.com. During a Table Topics discussion at the 2011 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, held 18-22 November in San Antonio, Texas, Allen, owner and practitioner at Virginia Equine Imaging near Middleburg, called back pain a condition that is "underdiagnosed in the performance horse."... Stay Happy and Healthy - Spend Time With Your Horse!
Published on 03.01.2012
If we didn't already have plenty of good reasons to ride more in 2012, a recent study has confirmed what those involved with horses have always known - riding and caring for horses is good for your health! The British Horse Society commissioned the University of Brighton, in partnership with Plumpton College, to research the physical health, psychological and well-being benefits of recreational horse riding in the United Kingdom. ... Top Five Horse Health Resolutions for 2012
Published on 03.01.2012
With a new year upon us we're all busy making (and hopefully not breaking yet!) resolutions for 2012, with good intentions to keep them, of course! When it comes to resolutions for our horsey lives we usually make resolutions that involve riding/training more often, getting fitter to improve our riding or working on stopping riding bad habits that may have hindered our horse's performance in recent years. Non-horsey resolutions usually involve improving our health - eat less, drink less, stop smoking, go to the gym etc etc - all the usual goals that seem very attractive after serious partying during the Christmas season, but what about resolving to improve our horse health care? ... Equine Cushings Syndrome
Published on 22.12.2011
Following the recent tragic loss of wonderful Victory Salute to laminitis, caused from Equine Cushings Syndrome, we decided to find out more about this terrible affliction. What is it? Equine Cushing’s Syndrome (ECS) has been documented to affect more than 10% of horses over 15 years of age (McGowan, 2003). While the condition is known to affect all horses, ponies have been reported to be more likely to develop ECS (McGowan, 2003). The average age of diagnosis is 19 years while it is rarely seen in horses less than 10 years of age (McGowan, 2005). ... Report Reveals Qld Government's Handling of Hendra Deficient
Published on 03.11.2011
The Queensland Ombudsman has reported a number of failures in several government agencies in the handling of hendra virus outbreaks. The report, released by Ombudsman Phil Clark, examined the State Government's response to six major outbreaks of the virus between 2006 and 2009. His report says outdated and inconsistent policies and procedures were used, there was inadequate training and resources for agency staff, and communication was poor. He says the recommendations from previous internal and external reviews were not implemented. ...
Kooralbyn Horse Deaths Update
Published on 03.11.2011
After three weeks of comprehensive laboratory testing, Biosecurity Queensland believes that either scrub tick infestation or botulism was the likely cause of the deaths of 22 horses at a Kooralbyn property. Chief Biosecurity Officer Jim Thompson said both conditions caused progressive muscular paralysis, as was seen with these horses, and it was often hard to differentiate between the two. "Botulism is a bacteria that lives in soil and produces a toxin that affects the nervous system if ingested," he said. ...
