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I’m a bit particular when it comes to horse keeping…sure, my tack room might be a little messy, but there are certain things that I always, always, always make sure to keep in order. And the things that are pretty high on my horse keeping list mostly have to do with feed, water and stall cleanliness.
My grain is stored in large plastic trash cans, which have tight fitting lids. And those tight fitting lids? They are always sealed tight to deter little pests. Water buckets should be clean of grime and also contain fresh water that hasn’t been sitting around, especially this time of the year.
So what if my tack room is a little messy? I’m more concerned about trying to take steps in my horse management to keep my horses healthy and their environment clean (so that it does not attract pests). Take a look at 9 tips on keeping your horse safe from pests over at The Horse.
And then take a look at some of the other headlines from this week in Horse Health News, presented by Absorbine:
Recognize the Signs of Equine Neurological Disorders: Spotting the signs of a neurological disorder in your horse and beginning treatment right away can mean giving your horse the very best chance of having a successful recovery. Learn about different disorders, their symptoms, treatment and about the future outlook. [Practical Horseman]
Diagnosing Colic in a “FLASH: No one ever wants to hear the “c” word…somehow time seems to slow down during a colic. In an attempt to speed up the diagnostic process during a colic event, FLASH (which stands for “fast localized abdominal sonography of horses”) can be used to examine key locations of the abdomen to potentially determine the “where” of the problem, and whether surgery is needed. [The Horse]
Horses Use “Voices” to Convey Emotions: Have you ever wondered what exactly your horse is ‘saying’ when they nicker or whinny? Researchers in Switzerland conducted a study that indicates that a horse’s whinny (much like a person’s) helps to reflect it’s emotions. [Huffpost]
Stay Weather Aware at Events: This is the time of year when severe weather can pop up unexpectedly. It is not uncommon for summer storms to roll through, producing thunder and lightning. Their timing can be awful, particularly when they arrive during a show. Let’s break it down: if you see lightning or hear thunder, you or your horse are at risk of being struck by lightning. [The Horse]
