As we all hunker down for a few weeks of self-quarantine and social distancing, we want to alleviate any concerns our clients may have as it pertains to the potential transmission of coronavirus between horses and people. While equine and bovine coronavirus has...
Choke in humans is often an obstruction of the trachea leading to a restriction or complete blockage of air passing into the lungs – something that is instantly life-threatening. In horses, “choke” is an esophageal obstruction, usually due to poorly masticated...
By Dr. Shane Baird Anyone in the horse industry knows that a healthy horse gut is of the utmost importance. As owners and stewards of the horse we need to do everything that we can do to keep that gut in the best shape possible. The use of probiotics and their...
By Dr. Shane Baird A number of sayings hve their roots in the mouth of a horse. Something is said to be from the highest authority if it comes “straight from the horse’s mouth”. Older individuals are a bit “long in the tooth”. The act of questioning the value of a...
By Dr. Shane Baird Watch a horse in the pasture when left to his own devices. Horses spend a whole bunch of time on grass consumption and lazing around. On occasion, something might spook him or he might play for a while with a herd mate. On the whole though, the...
