Our Blog
Read here for free articles on common horse health conditions, as well as the occasional opinion piece, clinical update or shared resources from the equine veterinary profession.
Horse Health Article - Biomechanical Medicine
What is Animal Biomechanical Medicine (ABM), and what is Biomechanical Dysfunction? How does Biomechanical Medicine work, and what sort of treatments does it involve? Would your horse benefit from Biomechanical Medicine? Read on to find out.
Horse Health Article - Gastric Ulcers
What are the latest updates in our understanding of equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS), what are the predisposing factors, what is the prevalence, and what are the latest updates in treatments?
Horse Health Article - Omega 3’s in Horses
What are Omega-3's and how do they benefit the horse?
Are you supplementing your horse for Omega-3's with a plant-based (e.g. Linseed) or fish-based source? Why does it matter?
Horse Health Article - Sand Colic
Most West Australian horse owners know all about our sandy soils, and how this predisposes horses to sand impaction colic.
But why does this happen? And does the traditional “oil drench” actually do anything? How can we help to prevent sand accumulation? Read on to find out.
Horse Health Article - PPID or Equine Cushings’ Syndrome
Most horse owners have heard of Equine Cushings’ Syndrome, with the same image coming to mind - the hairy, overweight old pony. But did you know that this disease can affect many senior horses and ponies, and that being hairy is just one of many symptoms?