Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Manage Your Insulin-Resistant Horse
What
Is IR?
Cells
in the body can take up glucose, their most critical fuel, by a variety of
mechanisms, but the two greatest consumers of glucose --fat cells and muscle
cells--are highly dependent on insulin to take up glucose. With insulin
resistance, as the name implies, these... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Rodeo
The Significance of Horse Splints
Horse splints are one of
the first things some people look for when they check out a horse's legs, though
the significance of horse splints really varies. A horse's splint bones actually date
back to the ancient days when horses had five toes. The evolutionary process
eventually narrowed... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Managing Arthritis in Your Horse
Arthritis
is a major problem for horses. The size of the horse joint supplement industry
reflects this. There are at least 50 different products out there--probably more.
Supplements, however, are not magic bullets for horses. It's important to understand how
joint problems get started in... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Trail Rider
Preventing Strangles in Horses
QUESTION:
We
travel all over with our horses. For years, we've heard about equine distemper,
also known as strangles. Please tell us more about the strangles, how to prevent
it, and what to do about it should one of our horses contract it. Skip
Kerns Tampa,
Florida
ANSWER:
Equine... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Perfect Horse
AntioxidantsDefenders of Health in Horses
Antioxidants are substances that protect against free radicals. "Radical" is
a chemical term--and an appropriate one at that. It's an atom or a molecule that
has an odd number of electrons in its outer shell. Electrons circle the nucleus
of an atom like planets around the sun, and at set... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
DSLD's Devastation
Degenerative suspensory ligament
desmitis (DSLD) is a progressive and devastating lameness that's gaining
attention.
In this
condition, there is failure of normal healing, with the ligament in involved
legs becoming progressively thicker and more spongy. Once thought to be a
problem... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Disaster Recovery Planning and Your Horse
How would your barn operations and horse care be affected if you lost power
at your barn facility for just one day. Local disasters of this type are unfortunately quite common. They force
responsible horse owners to think through aspects of planning disaster recovery that are important
to... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Horse Journal
Test For Liver Disease
Blood
chemistry results can be extremely helpful in zeroing in on medical problems,
but they often aren't clear cut. One of the most common findings is elevation in
enzymes that could have come from the liver, but this doesn't always mean the
horse has liver disease.
To
help you... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Power Aids: Ions Fire Up Body Cells in Your Horse
How
Electrolytes Work Electrolytes are body salts that
break down into positive or negative ions when they dissolve. Those ions let
cells "fire up" to do their job. Different salts are necessary for different
cells, but they all work together in a precise balance that controls nearly... | read »
Health: Preventative
from the pages of Trail Rider
Treatment for Equine Scratches
Be
alert for any signs of scratches on your horse, and take immediate steps to stop it from
progressing. Watch for small scabs and skin cracks just above the heels. Most
horses have heavy hair in the area, making close examination difficult. But once
you see signs of equine scratches, avoid... | read »
QUESTION:
We
travel all over with our horses. For years, we’ve heard about equine distemper,
also known as strangles. Please tell us more about the strangles, how to prevent
it, and what to do about it should one of... | read
