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With the weather beginning to warm the issues of surrounding fly control return. At best, flies are an irritance. At worst, they cause stress to the horse and they transmit bacteria, parasites and viruses. Fly control has its varying challenges depending on fly size, habitat and feeding patterns. The two categories of flies Biting Flies […]

The winter weather, cold, adverse weather and lack of grass often leads to natural weight loss in horses as they burn calories for heat regulation. Whilst for some this may be undesirable for those that are carrying a few extra pounds, winter is often a highly effective weight loss tool. Body Condition Scoring Body condition […]

Poor coat? Dull color? No shine? Poor hair quality? Are you struggling to get that rich color and shine? Copper may be your answer! When we see a dull coat, poor color, poor shine, poor hair quality, we immediately think of a copper deficiency! One of the many roles of copper is in the pigmentation […]