Horse Herald- Inside the Horse’s Mouth

Your horse has one set of permanent teeth and it is important to help maintain their dental health as horses life spans increase. Read the edition of the Horse Herald below to learn about equine… Read More
Posted: November 1, 2019
Your horse has one set of permanent teeth and it is important to help maintain their dental health as horses life spans increase. Read the edition of the Horse Herald below to learn about equine… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Posted: August 1, 2019
Did you know a horse’s coat begins with one of two colors? Whether breeding horses, or just interested in your horses coat colors, this newsletter edition is for you! Sign up at the end the… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Animals, animals, Farm, Horse, Horse Herald, livestock, show animals
Posted: 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… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, animals, Farm, Horse, Horse Herald, livestock, NFLAG
by Jane Cant
Posted: 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… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: EPM, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, Horse Herald, Horse Management
Posted: February 1, 2019
Horseback riders have an immense amount of bits to choose from, all varying in style, function, discipline, and severity. Knowing the basics of bits is an important first step in choosing the perfect bit for… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, animals, Farm, Horse, Horse Herald, livestock, Riding, show animals
by Jane Cant
Posted: 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… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Baker County, horse health, Horse Herald, Horse Management, Marion County, NFLAG, Suwannee County
by Jane Cant
Posted: 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… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Founder, Horse, Horse Herald, horses, Laminitis, NFLAG
by Jane Cant
Posted: 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… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: horse health, Horse Herald, Horse vaccinations, horses, NFLAG, vaccinations
by Jane Cant
Posted: 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… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Uncategorized
Tags: deworming, fecal egg count, Horse, horse health, Horse Herald, NFLAG
by Jane Cant
Posted: 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… Read More
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