Horse Herald July 2019- Horse Transportation
July 3, 2019
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Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, LivestockTags: Equine, Horse, NFLAG, Transportation
Tag: NFLAG
July 3, 2019
Tags: Equine, Horse, NFLAG, Transportation
Horse Herald- Trail Riding Safety
May 1, 2019
Horseback Riders are out on the trail year round. It is important to take proactive steps in order to have a fun and safe trail riding experience. Check out the edition of the Horse Herald below to learn about what you can do to make your ride ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: 4-H, Animals, Farm, Horse, Horse Herald, Livestock, NFLAG
Horse Herald April 2019- EPM
March 29, 2019
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) EPM is a neurological disease caused by parasitic protozoans that cross the blood brain barrier and infect the nervous system. This disease has hit close to home several times in the past year and in ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseTags: EPM, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, Horse Herald, Horse Management, NFLAG
Horse Herald- Vital Signs
January 2, 2019
Equine Vital Signs- What is Normal? Knowing what is normal for your horse can help you circumnavigate a health disaster, from founder to colic. But what is normal for an adult horse? The January 2019 edition of the Horse Herald covers normal ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, LivestockTags: Baker County, Horse Health, Horse Herald, Horse Management, Marion County, NFLAG, Suwannee County
Horse Herald- Equine Laminitis
October 3, 2018
Equine Laminitis Laminitis is caused by disruption of the blood flow to the laminae tissue, a connective tissue that holds the pedal (coffin) bone to the hoof wall. After enough of the laminae tissue has died, the coffin bone will begin to ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Livestock, Pests & DiseaseTags: Founder, Horse, Horse Herald, Horses, Laminitis, NFLAG
Horse Herald- Horse Vaccinations
September 5, 2018
Horse Vaccinations There are many vaccinations available for horse owners to better protect their animals from diseases. In the fact-sheet below, a general description and guideline is given for common vaccines, but owners should always consult ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, LivestockTags: Horse Health, Horse Herald, Horse Vaccinations, Horses, NFLAG, Vaccinations
Horse Herald- Deworming Horses Using Fecal Egg Counts
June 6, 2018
Deworming Horses Nearly everyone has heard of the growing issue of chemical-resistant internal parasites and how they can potentially impact an animal. In this fact-sheet, the importance of creating a deworming schedule based on fecal egg ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease,Tags: Deworming, Fecal Egg Count, Horse, Horse Health, Horse Herald, NFLAG
Horse Herald- Equine Colic
March 2, 2018
Equine Colic Equine colic describes abdominal pain in horses that, in some cases, can lead to death if not treated. Many things can cause a horse to colic, and knowing the symptoms and causes can help horse owners better manage their horses ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, LivestockTags: Colic, Horse Herald, Horses, NFLAG