Pregnancy associated laminitis Insulin resistance in pregnant mares can be detrimental to both mother and foal. DR JENNIFER STEWART explains…
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Feature: Osteoporosis – the silent epidemic
Osteoporosis – the silent epidemic Because of difficulties associated with diagnosing bone density loss, osteoporosis has been called a silent…
Feature: Protein – it’s not the percentage
Protein – it’s not the percentage Ensuring your horse’s feed includes all the essential amino acids is crucial for their…
Feature: Diseases of domestication
Diseases of domestication Horses have been domesticated for thousands of years, but this has not always been to their advantage,…
Vet vibes: Dealing with anthelmintic resistance
Dealing with anthelmintic resistance The resistance of parasites such as intestinal worms to anthelmintic de-wormers or drenches shouldn’t be taken…
Vet vibes: Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance How big is the problem and what can be done to avoid it? DR SARAH GOUGH explains. Although…
Vet vibes: Toxic threats to horse health
Toxic threats to horse health Certain plants, moulds, and contaminants in the environment pose a threat to our horses. DR…
Vet vibes: The what, where and why of hives
The what, where and why of hives The onset of hives is often unexpected. DRs CIARAN MASTERS & CAITLYN MITTELSTADT…
Read MoreFeature: Managing diarrhoea in foals
Managing diarrhoea in foals One of the most common diseases in foals, diarrhoea may require prompt and aggressive treatment, writes…
Vet vibes: Stringhalt – its symptoms, causes and treatment
Stringhalt – its symptoms, causes and treatment Stringhalt is an involuntary flexion of one or both of a horse’s hind…
Vet vibes: When to call the vet to your newborn foal
When to call the vet to your newborn foal The arrival of a new foal is always a delight, but…
Hi-tech foals – Cloning
Hi-tech foals We spoke to JOHN PRICE, Director of Catalina Stud, about cloning and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), to learn…
Full steam ahead in the Hunter
It’s a scene of peaceful tranquility as a crisp fog blankets the Segenhoe Valley in the NSW Upper Hunter on…
Q & A with Kaitlyn from Arrowfield Stud
21-year-old Kaitlyn Summers was born and grew up near Casino, NSW and has worked with Arrowfield Stud in the Hunter…
Shining a (Blue) Light on Sport Horse Breeding
For successful breeding outcomes, timing is everything. While there may be less pressure to produce performance horses early in the…