HELPFUL TIPS AND ADVICE

Colic
Chewing rails, feeders and doors is a common habit in horses confined to stables and yards when fed mainly on co...
Equine Cushings Disease (or PPID)
What is PPID?Today, Equine Cushings Disease is often described more accurately as PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedi...
Eye Ulcers
Our vets at Vet Cross have seen an increasing number of horses experiencing issues with their eyes recently. The...
Foaling
FoalingIt is very important to be familiar with the behaviour of a normal healthy foal so you can recognise sign...
Alpaca Answers
Alpacas are very closely related to llamas. They are both from a group of four species known as South American C...
Hairy Caterpillars and Abortions
Hairy caterpillars are now proven causes of horse abortions and the birth of sick foals. Breeding horses is a ro...
Head Shaking
All horses shake or toss their heads from time to time. Some horses, however, exhibit the behaviour far more oft...
Hoof Abscess
Hoof abscess are probably the most common cause of acute lameness in horses. Excessive moisture contribute to we...
Post-Foaling Care
Care of the Mare After FoalingCare of your mare after foaling is extremely important as the better the mare is l...

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