Ana Peña- Veterinaria Especialista en Équidos 626281264

26/03/2025

Hoy, a las 10:00 horas, la profesión y el sector veterinario nos concentramos frente a la Delegación del Gobierno de Illes Balears para mostrar el rechazo a la actual normativa del medicamento veterinario y en defensa de la salud y bienestar de nuestros animales.

13/03/2025

Deshaciendo el mito de que es mejor que el caballo no coma nada Antes del ejercicio : se ha demostrado que comer forraje previo al
Ejercicio contribuye a evitar la aparición De úlcera gastricas en el caballo , dado que naturaliza el efecto del ácido del estómago en movimiento durante el ejercicio . 💡💡💡💡

Remember when your parents used to tell you to wait 30 minutes after eating before going for a swim? Unlike us, horses can actually benefit from eating forage before they exercise, as it may help reduce the risk of gastric ulcers.

While a variety of things can contribute to the development of stomach ulcers (medications, diet, stress, etc.), one train of thought is that these areas of irritation result as a consequence of the acid of the stomach splashing against unprotected parts of the stomach lining. When a horse eats forage, the hay can help absorb some of that acid and thus reduce the risk of ulcer formation.

It is important to note that a forage meal (one comprised of long stem hay) provides the most benefit, while eating large volumes of concentrate feeds (such as oats, corn, or other cereal grains) can actually increase the amount of acid within the stomach.
As always, please be sure to consult with your vet regarding further diagnostics and treatments if you have concerns that your horse may have gastric ulcers.

Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

04/03/2025

Ahora que se acerca la primavera, aqui nos recuerdan practica info sobre el heno para nuestros caballos .
Tipos de heno, especies y características 💡💡💡

While we are all looking forward to warm spring days and lush green pasture, the transition from winter hay to spring grass should be planned carefully to mitigate any health risks to your equine. In other words — just because your equine friend is not obese or suffering from a nutritionally related disease, doesn’t mean you should just forget about hay entirely and let your horse eat their fill of spring grass.

Feeding high-quality hay is a good way to satisfy a horse’s urge to chew when they can’t graze and provide essential nutrients at the same time. A mature horse will eat 2-2.5% of its body weight per day; roughage should contribute to at least half of this percentage, but most agree forage should be a minimum of 75% of the horse's diet. Please remember that not all horses are made equal, so a horse's total nutritive requirements will ultimately depend on the individual's age, stage of development, metabolism and workload.

Take-home message: Before making any changes to your equine companion's diet this spring, consult your veterinarian to determine their current weight/body condition score and to formulate a balanced and nutritious ration that meets your horse’s specific nutritional needs!

28/02/2025

Parásitos equinos más comunes 💡💡💡

With spring only a few weeks away (🙌), it’s not too early to start thinking about a deworming plan for your equine companions.

If deworming is something you’ve been doing the same way for as long as you can remember, this year we encourage you to break tradition and work with your veterinarian instead. Thanks to tools like the f***l egg count, your horse doctor can help you devise a treatment tailored to the needs of your equine friend plus monitor the efficacy of the dewormer used last.

And before you dismiss this notion because you’ve been “doing it for years,” you should know that the old-school approach to deworming is quickly becoming outdated—not only a waste of money but it also builds drug resistance in the parasitic fauna of equines, which means we are running out of drugs that can effectively help us control parasite infections.

As always, consult your equine veterinarian to learn more and for questions specific to your animals!

27/02/2025

Próximo 5 de abril se organizarán unas charlas sobre nutrición equina dirigidas a propietarios , ganaderos y jinetes .
Temas muy interesantes a cargo de magníficos ponentes !!!
Próximamente más info de localización y modo de inscripción 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

11/02/2025

AVEE TAMBIÉN CIERRA!

📅 *Paro simbólico* de clínicas y veterinarios especialistas en équidos el *11 de febrero a las 11:00 h* contra el *RD 666/2023* y otras normativas que ponen en riesgo nuestra labor.

📌 *Reclamamos:*
✔️ *Tratamientos sin demoras* en clínicas y consultas ambulantes.
✔️ Eliminar *trámites innecesarios* sobre la prescripción de medicamentos.
✔️ *Reducción del IVA* en servicios veterinarios: *la salud animal no debe ser un lujo*.

⚠️ *Somos sanitarios* cuidamos de la salud de los animales y protegemos la salud pública. Estas restricciones dificultan nuestro trabajo y perjudican el bienestar animal.

16/01/2025

La importancia de los minerales en la dieta de nuestro caballo , aqui muestran una lista de los principales y los efectos que tienen ✅

14/01/2025

Consejos para reconocer las diferentes formas con las que los caballos expresan el dolor Colico 🙏🏻

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is — the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:

• Alert your veterinarian immediately

• Remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings

• Don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs

• Walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself — but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe

• Keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of colic signs. Horses are individuals and may display signs of pain in a variety of ways. Always consult your horse doctor for more information.

15/11/2024

Sabéis que cuando la temperatura exterior comienza a bajar ( sobre todo por las noches , ahora ) nuestro caballo necesita un aporte extra de calorías para mantener el calor ?
Y más importante aun en el caso de animales más mayores 🍀

✅Y una buena manera de aumentar el aporte calórico es aumentar el forraje en la dieta ✅

15/10/2024

Tips para prevenir el el Colico en nuestro caballo 🍀🍀🍀

Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse. Colic can range from mild to severe, but it should never be ignored, as many of the conditions that cause colic can become life threatening in a relatively short period of time. Only by quickly and accurately recognizing colic – and seeking qualified veterinary help – can the chance for recovery be maximized.

Virtually any horse is susceptible to colic, so management practices can play a key role in prevention. And although not every case is avoidable, the guidelines listed in the graphic can help you maximize your horse’s health and reduce the risk of colic.

As always, remember that every animal is different depending on age, breed and other health conditions, so be sure to work with your veterinarian to address any concerns specific to your situation!

05/10/2024

Info practica sobre los abscesos en el casco del caballo 🤓

WHAT CAUSES HOOF ABSCESSES?

Sooner or later, nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does "hoof abscess" actually mean?

Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks and wounds, even horseshoeing holes. The bacteria then get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole and create pus; the pus builds up over time and puts pressure behind the hoof wall or sole, until it causes the sudden onset of acute lameness when the pain finally becomes too great. (The diagram shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help visualize the structures involved in this process.)

Hoof abscesses can mimic other more serious diseases or injuries, so involving your veterinarian early on in the diagnosis and prompt treatment of this condition is always a good idea. Some abscesses will be uncomplicated and rupture on their own like a large pimple at the coronary band or heel bulbs; other abscesses, however, could require radiographs and will need to be surgically drained.

04/10/2024

Feliz día del veterinario 💚💚💚

09/09/2024

Os recomiendo esta charla si tenéis ocasión de escucharla a través del canal / web de Coby Bolger , me ha resultado muy interesante!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

11/08/2024

Curioso consejo sobre cómo dar medicacion oral a nuestro caballo en el caso de que no suela gustarle mucho la idea ; triturarlo junto con un par de peppermints que disimulen el sabor !!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

09/08/2024

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