Rotational Worming (Value Plus)
By now every horse owner knows or has heard about why it’s so important to rotate your horse wormer to avoid worm resistance. But did you know that most people…
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Choosing the right worming strategy (Virbac)
Virbac manufacture a range of different horse worming products including paste and pelleted formulations. They have a very comprehensive information guide available on their website which supports their brands. Follow…
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What Is Rotational Worming In Horses?
As a horse owner you have probably heard of “Rotational Worming” or “Wormer Rotation” so here is a little bit of information to help explain what it is and why…
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Common Hoof Ailments In Horses
“No Hoof, No Horse”, a very common saying around the horse world and its true. As horses are unable to lie down for long periods of time they are constantly…
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Laminitis or Founder
Laminitis is the second biggest killer of horses, second only to colic. This makes it one of the most feared equine conditions as it can strike any breed, age or…
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Equine Herpesvirus
There are five types of Equine Herpesvirus that affect horses and donkeys in Australia. Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus 4 (EHV-4) are the most common and cause the…
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Breed Breakdown – Clydesdale
APPEARANCE: Clydesdales are a heavy draught horse with large broad head, small ears and arched neck. They have a heavy bone structure and are typically between 1.63m-1.83m tall (16 –…
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Breed Breakdown – Appaloosa
DISTINGUISHING TRAITS: The distinctive characteristics of Appaloosas are the mottled or spotted skin and coat, a visibly white sclera (the area surrounding the iris of the eye) when the eye…
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White Line Disease
White line disease, also known as seedy toe, is a condition that can affect horses of any age, breed, condition or sex. It is caused when bacteria and/or fungus enters…
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Proud Flesh
Proud flesh is the formation of excessive granulation tissue that develops during the healing process when a cut in the skin has occurred. It most commonly develops in areas where…
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