Chewing rails, feeders and doors is a common habit in horses confined to stables and yards when fed mainly on co...

FoalingIt is very important to be familiar with the behaviour of a normal healthy foal so you can recognise sign...

Who can castrate (geld) your horse?Castrating or Gelding a horse is an act of Veterinary Science and therefore c...

Alpacas are very closely related to llamas. They are both from a group of four species known as South American C...

Bull EvaluationAssessing bulls objectively and its impact on genetic gain and herd performance. By Dr Andrew Mar...

Hairy caterpillars are now proven causes of horse abortions and the birth of sick foals. Breeding horses is a ro...

All horses shake or toss their heads from time to time. Some horses, however, exhibit the behaviour far more oft...

Hoof abscess are probably the most common cause of acute lameness in horses. Excessive moisture contribute to we...

CHLAMYDIOSIS/PSITTACOSIS (Parrot Fever)Also known as parrot fever, Chlamydiosis is a disease caused by a micro-or...