Horses health : publication
Revised by Kevin RiceDepartment of Plant Sciences
Wayne LochDepartment of Animal SciencesFoot care is one of the most neglected horse management practices. Most lameness that impairs the usefulness of a horse can be prevented by proper foot care and reasonable management.Foot care should be as routine as feeding and watering. It should include:
The art of determining the age of horses by inspection of teeth is an old one. Visit our website to learn about determining age of horses by their teeth.
A horse’s hoof is composed of the wall, sole and frog. Read this guide to learn more about the functional anatomy of the horse foot.
Learn about common ailments and injuries in horses, so you can prevent problems and ride more.
Jack C. WhittierAnimal Sciences DepartmentDuring periods of high temperatures and humidity, livestock losses can occur from hot weather stress.
Melvin BradleyDepartment of Animal Sciences
Robert C. McClureDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy
Fred FishelDepartment of Agronomy
Melvin BradleyDepartment of Animal Sciences
Robert D. Hall and Darryl P. SandersDepartment of Entomology
Wayne LochDepartment of Animal Sciences
Any abnormal deviation in the structure or action of a horse can render it partly or completely useless. Visit our website today to learn more.
Melvin BradleyDepartment of Animal SciencesAny defect that affects serviceability is considered an unsoundness. A defect that detracts from appearance but does not impair serviceability is considered a blemish.