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Canker is a chronic and painful infection of the frog of the hoof. Learn how veterinarians treat and prevent it.
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Posted by University of Illinois College of Agriculture | Nov 24, 2016 | Article, Canker, Hoof Care
Canker is a chronic and painful infection of the frog of the hoof. Learn how veterinarians treat and prevent it.
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Agriculture | Mar 14, 2011 | Article, Bedding, Waste & Manure Management
University of Illinois (U of I) Extension has developed a new project that will provide horse owners in Lake, McHenry, and northern Cook, Ill., counties with an alternative to the traditional waste hauling service.
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Agriculture | Mar 5, 2011 | Article, Feeding High-Performance Horses, Feeding Old Horses
Midwest horse enthusiasts are encouraged to register for the Illinois/Wisconsin Bi-State Horse Workshop on April 2, at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol, Wis. A full-day program organized and sponsored by Illinois and Wisconsin Cooperative
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Agriculture | Sep 22, 2010 | Article
Horse and small livestock owners are invited to attend a workshop on best management practices for dealing with manure sponsored by University of Illinois Extension, University of Wisconsin Extension and the Hooved Animal Humane Society. The workshop will take place Monday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. CDT at the Hooved Animal Humane Society in Woodstock. The workshop will share infor
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Agriculture | Sep 30, 2009 | Article
From reviewing statistical data from large populations of patients, researchers have noticed that certain breeds of horses are predisposed to certain types of colic.
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Agriculture | Aug 31, 2009 | Article, Behavior & Handling, Sales, Stable and Other Vices
Even when a stalled, cribbing horse is turned out to pasture, they often continue to crib on the fencing or water troughs. It’s also interesting to note that some experts think cribbing can be a pleasurable sensation for horses and act as a stress reliever.
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Agriculture | Dec 8, 2008 | Article, Choke
Unfortunately, even if you could do the Heimlich maneuver on your equine friend, it probably would not help. That’s because choke in horses is completely different than when a human chokes, at least from an anatomical perspective.
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Agriculture | Oct 12, 2008 | Article, Digestive System, Feeding Old Horses
Although equine dentists cannot have their patients lie down in a reclining chair for easy access to those hard-to-reach molars, the field has progressed greatly in the past 20 years. It is now possible to perform a root canal or a tooth extraction
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Agriculture | Aug 5, 2008 | Article, Thumps, Vitamins & Minerals, Water & Electrolytes
One of the best known cures for relieving someone of the hiccups is a good, old-fashioned scare. However, what do you do when it seems that your horse has a case of the hiccups? Sneaking up behind a 1,000 pound Thoroughbred and yelling “Boo!,” i
Read MorePosted by University of Illinois College of Agriculture | Mar 31, 2008 | Article, Laminitis (Founder), Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages
Equine veterinarians have known for years that some horses can handle the spring grass, while others will become ill and develop laminitis, a painful disease process in which the hoof wall separates from its attachments in the foot.
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