Archive for 'Large Animals'

Avoid Moldy Corn in Horse Feed

Farmers across the Midwest struggled last year to harvest their crops in what turned out to be an unseasonably wet autumn. These conditions led to reports of widespread mold in this year’s corn crop. Moldy corn is a hazard for all species of livestock, but horses are particularly sensitive to certain toxins produced in moldy corn.

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Horse Dentistry – Common Ailments and How to Prevent Them

Horses dental requirements are much the same as most animals with the same common ailments, affecting a horse’s teeth and jaw. When it comes to ailments and injuries that affect a horse, most of the time the cause can either be attributed to wear patterns, injury or poor health with treatments made accordingly.

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