Horse Health
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Weight loss is a condition that many horse owners have had to deal with at one time or another. A horse that appears thin may be suffering from weight loss due to a number of causes. However there are three common causes of weight loss in horses: malnutrition, parasitism and dental disease.
If a horse is suffering from malnutrition then the number of calories it is consuming is less than the number it is using, it may also suffer from an incorrectly balanced diet. Causes of this include feeding poor quality feed, supplying inadequate amounts of feed or the horse maybe missing out on feed due to competition at feeding time.
Parasites can rob your horse of much needed nutrition as the parasites consume the nutrients or cause inflammation of the horse's gut leading to poor absorption of nutrients across the gut wall. A targeted parasite management program involving the use of appropriate dewormers given at the correct dose, combined with pasture management and fecal egg counts should minimise the impact parasites are having on your horses.
Dental problems can decrease your horses FCR or Food Conversion Ratio this is a measure of how efficient your horse is at converting feed into energy. The first two steps in digestion are prehension or picking up the feed and mastication or chewing. Any change in the efficiency of these two steps has a direct effect on the efficiency of the rest of the digestive process, as the rest of the digestive tract is only as efficient as these two steps. In severe cases loose, fractured or infected teeth can cause a horse to stop eating all together.
There are many other causes of weight loss in the horse, however the three covered above are the most common and should always be addressed when assessing a horse for weight loss. Other causes of weight loss can include but are not limited to tumours, disease of major organs such as the kidneys or liver, issues affecting hormone levels, inflammation of the intestine, chronic infection and stomach ulcers.
A useful tool in evaluating and reassessing weight loss in horses in to use a body condition scoring system. There are two main systems used one system grades horses from 1 - 5 with 1 being very poor condition and 5 being obese the other system grades horses from 1-9. The key difference between the two systems is the greater degree of accuracy of the 1-9 system.
Another tool that can help is the use of weight tapes although bear in mind that these are not always very accurate, alternatively if you are lucky you may live in an area where you vet or racetrack have digital scales you can use to weigh your horse more accurately.
While we are discussing weight loss in horses we should also talk about the dangers of a horse being too heavy. The same risks posed to people by being obese apply to our horses as well as a few of their own. Overweight horses have increased pressure on their joints and vital organs and are at risk of metabolic syndrome, which has been identified as a cause of laminitis (inflammation of the sensitive structures connecting the hoof wall to the pedal bone).
Overweight horses need a decreased calorie intake often combined with an increase in exercise.
About the Author. Dr Shannon Lee is a an equine veterinarian who concentrates on equine dentistry. He has presented several scientific papers, provides lectures and tutorials to veterinarians and veterinary students. Advises government bodies on regulation pertaining to equine dentistry, and has an active role in research in the equine dental field. http://www.advancedequinedentistry.com.au
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Horse Health & Nutrition For Dummies $21.99 Want to know the best ways to care for your horse? Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies gives you up-to-the-minute guidance on keeping horses healthy at all stages of life. It provides the latest information on equine nutrition and healthcare, explaining how your horse’s body functions and how to keep it in good working order. Packed with practical advice on equine first aid and alternative therapies, this completely practical, plain-English guide explains exactly what to feed your four-legged “hayburner” and how much. You’ll find out what kind of preventive care is vital to keeping your horse in good physical shape and how to recognize signs of illness when things go wrong. You’ll get the low-down on the diseases and conditions most likely to plague the domestic horse and find help in deciding whether to treat problems yourself or call the vet. Discover how to: Manage your horse’s diet House your horse safely and comfortably Tend to the daily details of horse care Examine coat, eyes, hooves and manure Identify, control, and prevent equine diseases Understand links between horse behavior and health Practice good horse nutrition Grow your own horse food Cover horse-health-care costs Breed your horse Care for pregnant mares and newborns A healthy horse is a happy horse. Keep your horse fit with a little help from Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies, and you’ll be happy too! |
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Pfizer Health Strongid C2X Daily Horse Dewormer $54.79 Pfizer Health Strongid C2X Daily Horse Dewormer. Strongid C2X is a concentrated daily in feed dewormer that kills parasites before they affect your horse's health. |
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Pfizer Health Strongid C Daily Horse Dewormer $74.39 Pfizer Health Strongid C Daily Horse Dewormer. Strongid C is a daily in feed dewormer that kills parasites before they affect your horse's health. |
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Pfizer Health Strongid Paste Horse Dewormer $10.39 Pfizer Health Strongid Paste Horse Dewormer. Strongid Paste is a potent horse dewormer containing pyrantel. |
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The Horse Its Treatment in Health and Disease $19.44 THE HORSE ITS TREATMENT IN HEALTH AND DISEASE WITH, A COMPLETE GUIDE TO BREEDING TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT Edited by PROF. J. WORTLEY AXE, M.R.C.V.S. F. Author: Axe, J. Wortley Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 212 Publication Date: 2008/10/01 Language: English Dimensions: 8.50 x 5.50 x 0.48 inches |
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Pfizer Health Equimax Paste Horse Dewormer $20.29 Pfizer Health Equimax Paste Horse Dewormer. Equimax is an all in one dewormer that combines ivermectin and praziquantel to effectively rid horses of all major parasites in one dose. |
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Horse Health Vita E and Selenium 20lb $109.99 Horse Health(R) Vita-E and Selenium Crumbles™ For horses exerting severe physical effort, Vita-E and Selenium crumbles combine the two for optimum nutritional muscular health . Provides 625 IU of vitamin E and 1 mg of selenium per 1/2 ounce . Available in 2.5 lbs and 20 lbs |
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Horse Health Vita E and Selenium 2.5lb $18.49 Horse Health(R) Vita-E and Selenium Crumbles™ For horses exerting severe physical effort, Vita-E and Selenium crumbles combine the two for optimum nutritional muscular health . Provides 625 IU of vitamin E and 1 mg of selenium per 1/2 ounce . Available in 2.5 lbs and 20 lbs |
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Horse Health Ambush Insecticide and Repellent 32oz $10.49 Horse Health(R) Ambush™ Insecticide & Repellent Ready to use fly spray helps protect you horse from the nuisance of flies. Also approved for Dogs! Features: . Kills and repels stable flies, horse flies, face flies, deer flies, house flies, horn flies, mosquitoes, gnats, chiggers, and lice . Helps kill and repel fleas and ticks on dogs . Non-oily, pyrethrum based formula . Contains: Pyrethrin, Permethrin, PiperonylButoxide, & Citronella Scent |
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Horse Illustrated $23.97 Horse illustrated relates horse care to English and Western riders and owners caring for one or more horses. CARE, HEALTH and PERFORMANCE and regular features on training, conditioning, feeding and showing. Regular features designed for those who show their horses in local, regional and national horse shows.Horse Illustrated is part of the Pets family of magazines. It is generally sold to individuals and businesses and quite often can be found in a reception room or waiting room of a company or a professional office like a dentist, doctor, health club, gym, or beauty and hair salon. A full year magazine subscription to Horse Illustrated includes issues delivered right to your mailbox. |
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Natural Horse Vet Health Check 2 lb $31.99 Natural Horse Vet(R) Health Check Super Anti-Oxidant Herbal Formula Reduce Oxidative Stress caused by Free Radicals Active ingredients per 1oz dose: N-Acetyl L Cysteine 8mg Citrus Bioflavinoids 62mg Siberian Ginseng 18mg Should not be used for pregnant mares or animals intended for breeding Directions for use: 1 scoop daily for the first 14 days , then 1/2 to 2 scoops daily depending on teh condition of the horse. One scoop is 1oz. |
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Horse Health Red Cell Liquid $16.69 Horse Health(R) Red Cell(R) Red Cell(R) is a palatable yucca-flavored Vitamin-Iron-Mineral supplement for horse. Red Cell is formulated to provide supplemental vitamins and minerals that may be lacking or are in insufficient quantities in a horse's regular feed. Features: The "industry standard" vitamin-mineral supplement for fueling champion horses Contains 300 mg. of chelated iron per ounce Potent, reliable and homogenized for maximum consistency Item Specifications: Ingredients: Water, Ferric Sulfate, Ammonium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Choline Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Sorbitol, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Vitamin E, Vitamin A Acetate, D-activated Animal Sterol irradiated (source of Vitamin D-3), Copper Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Saccharin, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Cobalt Sulfate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K), Sodium Benzoate, Niacinamide, Sodium Bicarbonate, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Kelp Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Meat Solubles, Liver Concentrate, Ethylenedediamine Dihydriodide, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Artificial Cherry Flavoring, FD&C Red #40 and Potassium Sorbate (as preservative) Guaranteed Analysis (per lb): Magnesium, min 0.06% Potassium, min 0.31% Sulfur, min 0.78% Copper, min 1,100 ppm Selenium, min 20 ppm Zinc, min 3,400 ppm Iron, min 9,400 ppm Cobalt, min 60 ppm Manganese, min 1,200 ppm Iodine, min 8 ppm Vitamin A, min 356,923.0 I.U Vitamin D 3, min 49,969.0 I.U Vitamin E, min 500.0 I.U Vitamin B 12, min 1,680 mcg Thiamine, min 428.0 mg Riboflavin, min 356.0 mg Vitamin B 6, min 114.0 mgM Menadione, min 35.0 mg Frolic Acid, min 100.0 mg Biotin, min 0.285 mg Choline, min 2,855 mg d Pantothenic Acid, min 685.0 mg Feeding Directions: Horses in training: Feed 2 fluid ounces of RED CELL(R) daily. Horses not in training: Feed 1 fluid ounce of RED CELL(R) daily. Feed RED CELL(R) by mixing into daily feed ration or orally with a dose syringe. Important: Intake of supplemental selenium should not exceed 0.3 ppm on a complete ration basis. Precaution(s): Store in a cool, dry place. Shake well before using. Keep from freezing. Close container after each use. Store in area inaccessible to children and animals. Caution: Follow label directions. The addition to feed of higher levels of this premix containing selenium is not permitted. Excessive amounts of selenium may be toxic. This product should not be fed to copper sensitive animals, such as sheep. |
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Horse Health Pine Tar $7.99 Pine Tar A natural, antiseptic, germicidal treatment for use on hooves |
