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Ensuring equine wellness: Five fundamental elements of horse health care
Ensuring the health and vitality of your horses is essential and implementing a comprehensive wellness regime is key. Watch the video to find out five essential components to include in your horse's wellness routine.
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Post 4b
Understanding summer colic
Can you recognise the signs of colic and do you know what you can do to prevent it?
Clinical signs of equine colic
Flank watching
Lying down and/or rolling
Pawing the ground
Kicking their abdomen
Stretching
Reduced or no passing of droppings
Lack of interest in food
How to prevent equine colic
Maintain a feeding routine – do not suddenly change the feed and always introduce new feed gradually
Ensure your horse always has access to fresh, clean water
Have a targeted worming plan based on risk and testing
Book regular dental checks - at least once a year - with your vet or qualified equine dental technician
Maintain regular exercise which includes turn out or ridden/in-hand exercise
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Post 6b
Laminitis risk checker
Laminitis is a painful and potentially debilitating condition in horses that affects the tissues connecting the hoof wall to the pedal bone.
Early detection and proactive management are crucial in mitigating the risks associated with laminitis.
Here's a handy video guide to performing a laminitis risk check.
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Post 3a
Summer hoof care 101 - with summer comes dry, cracked hooves
Summer can bring its own set of challenges for horses, especially when it comes to dealing with hard ground conditions. Here is a video with some tips to help mitigate problems caused by hard ground during the summer.
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weight management
Top tips on managing your horse’s weight
Managing your horse's weight is crucial for their overall health and wellbeing.
This video gives you some top tips to help you effectively manage your horse's weight.
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gastric ulcers
What factors increase the risk of you horse getting equine gastric ulcers (EGUS)?
EGUS describes the erosion of the horse’s stomach lining, due to prolonged exposure to the acid produced by the stomach and is reported to affect at least 1 in 3 equines.
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Post 13
Can sarcoids be prevented?
There is no method to completely eliminate the risk of sarcoids. Regular monitoring and prompt veterinary attention for any skin abnormalities are crucial for early detection and effective management if sarcoids do develop.
As seen in the video here, there are several strategies you can employ to potentially reduce the risk of your horse developing sarcoids.
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xmas day
Merry Christmas!!
We hope you all have a wonderful, fun filled, safe Christmas.
The J Wood Team
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Post 18
Fortunately, several treatment options are available to help alleviate lameness and restore soundness to the affected horse.
Here is a video of some common approaches.
Please speak to your vet who will be able to advise the best treatment for your horse.
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Post 3
Detecting lameness in horses requires careful observation and evaluation of their gait and behaviour.
If you suspect your horse may be lame, consult your vet. They can perform a thorough examination, they may want to perform imaging techniques like X-rays or ultrasound, to identify the source of lameness and recommend appropriate treatment or management options. Alternatively they may recommend referral for further diagnostics depending upon their clinical findings.
Here is a video with some signs to look for. If you are worried your horse is lame please call and speak to one of the clinical team.
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cushings autumn
Managing Equine Cushing's Disease in autumn
Equine Cushing’s Disease, is a hormonal disorder and occurs when the pituitary gland malfunctions, leading to an overproduction of certain hormones. This can result in a range of symptoms, including a long and curly coat, excessive sweating, increased thirst and urination, weight loss, and a compromised immune system.
As autumn is soon to arrive, it's essential to pay extra attention to your horse with Cushing’s Disease. Here are a few tips to help manage their condition during this season.
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horse eye
Eye, eye!!
The end of this week had a bit of a theme with horses injuring their eye, firstly Matthew suturing up a wound above on eye and the yesterday Alice suturing a wound below an eye!!
Both wounds came together nicely and will hopefully heal well, but injuries to eyelids can sometimes be tricky as it is difficult to stop horses from rubbing them!
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horse autumn ready
Is your horse autumn ready?
As the vibrant colours of summer fade and the crispness of autumn fills the air, it's important to ensure that your horse is prepared for the seasonal changes.
Here is a video with some advice to ensure your horse is ready for autumn.
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What are the main signs of a dental problem?
Weight loss
Difficulty eating
Quidding (dropping chewed up balls of feed)
Bitting problems
Issues when ridden
Bad breath
Behavioural changes
Facial swelling
One-sided nasal discharge
Clinical signs of dental disease are variable and there may be no outward clinical signs at all.
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