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Equine Guelph declares February Colic Prevention Education Month
Equine Guelph has announced that the month of February, Canada’s coldest month, will be Colic Prevention Education Month. The next four weeks will be dedicated to increasing awareness of ways for caregivers to decrease the risk of colic in their horses. Although horses can be afflicted with gut pain in any season, the cold weather…
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3 days ago
Vaccination Equi-Planner is #EquineGuelph's healthcare tool of the month. Have you decided on #horsesorses core and risk based vaccinations for this year?https://thehorseportal.ca/healthcare-tools/vaccination-equi-planner-healthcare-tool/
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#EquineGuelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training team kicked off their 2024 schedule with a one-day refresher workshop at the beautiful Holly Oaks Farm on March 20, in Lynden, ON. Among the attendees were members of the Hamilton Mounted police, York police, McKee-Pownall veterinary services, Troy Equine Services and members of TEAD – therapeutic riding centre. thehorseportal.ca/2024/03/first-responder-refresher-for-large-animal-emergency-rescue/
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❄️ With snow moving across the region over the next few days, here are a few helpful reminders for managing horses during winter weather. ❄️⏰ Maintain your normal schedule if possible. Research from Virginia found that an increase in colic episodes following adverse weather was a result of sudden changes in management and not the weather itself.⚡️ Energy needs for a horse at maintenance increase about 1% for each degree below 18°F. For example, if the temperature is 10°F, a 1,000 pound idle, adult horse would need about 1 additional pound of forage (e.g., hay) daily. It is best to provide the extra energy as forage since heat is produced from the microbial fermentation of forage.🏡 Horses must have access to shelter from wind and moisture. A horse’s hair coat acts as insulation by trapping air, but when wet, the insulating value is lost. 💧 Water should be kept between 45 to 65°F to maximize consumption. Most adult horses require a minimum of 10 to 12 gallons of water each day. Horses should always have access to fresh, clean water. Check water sources often to ensure they have not froze. For more information on winter care, visit extension.umn.edu/horse-care-and-management/caring-your-horse-winter
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