Have you ever heard of borreliosis? These infections, the best-known of which is Lyme disease, can affect dogs and horses as well as humans. They are caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by infected ticks. Borreliosis can be [...]
Like many warm-blooded mammals, horses' temperature can rise as their immune system fights infection and/or disease. Equine fever can be a symptom of a wide range of illnesses. That's why it's vital to know how to detect the signs of fever in a horse, so you can take appropriate action.
Introduction Piroplasmosis, or equine babesiosis, is a serious parasitic disease caused by two main types of protozoa: Babesia caballi and Theileria equi. These parasites are transmitted to horses by ticks, notably of the Dermacentor and Rhipicephalus genera. Once infected, the horse may present a variety of symptoms, often difficult to distinguish from other equine diseases, [...].
Why is it important to prepare your horse for competition? It's important to remember that horse racing is a physically intense event that demands a certain amount of effort from the horse. To preserve its physical and mental health, it is important to prepare the horse for the competition period. To ensure your horse's performance, you need to [...]
Gastric ulcers are a very common condition in horses. Also known as equine gastric ulcer syndrome, it is an erosion that affects the mucosa of the stomach, esophagus or first part of the small intestine (duodenum) more or less deeply. Painful, this disease can have a major impact on quality of life and [...].
Intestinal worms are digestive parasites that can compromise the intestinal health of horses, affect their general well-being and even cause major health problems. While traditional chemical dewormers are often used to combat these parasites, there are effective natural solutions that can be just as effective, while respecting the environment.
Lactates and lactic acid: friends or foes of racehorses? Far from being an organic waste product, lactic acid is one of the main elements produced by muscles for energy. Lactates and lactic acid come from the action of glycolysis produced by the muscles, a natural process which transforms glycogen (a form of sugar stored in the [...]
Limping horse: what to do?
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Horse owners know and dread it: lameness in horses is a common but often worrying problem. There are many reasons why a horse limps, and the severity of lameness can range from mild to severe. So it's important to be aware of the most common potential causes, [...].
As soon as spring arrives, flies begin to invade horses on the prairies, making their daily lives difficult. Flies, horseflies, mosquitoes and flying insects in general are naturally attracted by dirt and sweat marks on horses. Flies are mainly attracted to the horse's [...].
Many of you have asked us about Sarcoid Balm and our Lore & Science oral products. What are sarcoids? Unfortunately, equine sarcoids are all too common skin tumors. There are several types, including flat sarcoids, verrucous sarcoids, nodular sarcoids and [...].