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This article provides tips on how to minimize the risk of colic in horses.
Colic isn’t a specific disease, but rather a term to describe abdominal pain that can be caused by several sources. Colic can present itself as a mild discomfort, or it can be extremely serious: Major intestinal disruptions, including blockages, twists [...]
Continue Reading →As a horse owner it’s important for you to be able to know how to check your horse’s vital signs.
An adult horse has a resting pulse rate of 28-45 beats per minute (count the double ‘lub dub’ as one full beat). You should check your horse’s pulse rate several times so that you can [...]
Continue Reading →Everyone should know how to give an intra-muscular shot to their horse because there are times when it’s impractical (let alone too expensive) to have your vet come to your barn to come and give a series of injections for something such as a course of antibiotics.
Instructions
Giving an IM shot is relatively simple:
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