VACCINATION SCHEDULE FOR HORSES.

http://www.thehorse.com/articles/35029/infographic-vaccinating-your-horse?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=health-news&utm_campaign=12-16-2014

FINGER FOODS AND HAND HYGIENE.

Hand washing and sanitizing goes a long way to keep diseases at bay.I personally advocate carrying a small pack of sanitizer in your bag every time,just to ensure hands are clean. We all know the hand-mouth reflex,where 70% of the time you are holding,/carrying something/ someone or running your hands on the rails, walls,or picking up soiled toys/diapers e.t.c, and eventually we run those same hand across our mouth/simply eat with those hands. Food safety encompasses a lot of protocols but even if the processes are adopted and hands are dirty,or cooking area dirty.then food borne illness are prone to occur.Learn how to be safe with your food; http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/11/the-snack-attack-and-finger-food-flu/#.VjomXLerSM8

EFFECTIVE BIO -SECURITY PROTOCOL ON HORSE FARM.

These rules are simple and easy to adapt;http://www.thehorse.com/articles/25540/biosecurity-for-horse-farms-stall-disinfection-and-other-management-techniques

HOW TO MANAGE A SICK HORSE ON THE FARM.

The simple rule of isolating sick animals on farm will help prevent spread of infectious agents.The method of isolation include the following; 1) house horse in a seperate stall. 2) use dedicated feeder,waterer,tools for the sick horse. 3) cordon off the area from healthy horses. 4)Attend to sick horse last,where possible dedicate a worker to tend to that horse. 5)Wash your hands see more here http://www.thehorse.com/articles/27906/biosecurity-for-hospitals-and-horse-farms?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=in-depth&utm_campaign=09-18-2015

ON-FARM BIO SECURITY MEASURES FOR HORSES.

Bio security very vital to health management of horses, simple but effective measures to prevent diseases. Simple hand washing and disinfecting hands,clothing,tools go a long way to prevent diseases.The use of footdips,tyre dips,car sprays are also important bio security practices.

QUARANTINE STRATEGY FOR NEW HORSES.

Horses are adorable and fun to be around,but when there is an health issue its a different ball game altogether. Stable managers,horse lovers must follow strict bio security protocols for the safety of their animals.When buying a new horse, or a horse is coming over to your stables you need to quarantine them for about 10 days,this is after you are sure of vaccination history e.t.c. The quarantine area on your farm is very important,see how to manage a new horse;http://www.thehorse.com/articles/27924/creating-a-horse-quarantine?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=in-depth&utm_campaign=09-18-2015

BIO SECURITY TIPS TO KEEP HORSES SAFE.

Bio security measures are simple but effective protocols that must be practices to keep infectious agents out of farm facility and also to control spread of diseases in cases of outbreaks. These protocols are simple and easy to comply with, each facility will need a programme tailored to their needs/function.The bio security measures can only be effective if the horses have been vaccination and given other required medication. Bio security can be discussed broadly on these levels,which are further sub divided to mini levels. Bio security is based on 1) isolation. 2) clean,wash and disinfection .3) waste disposal. Isolation basically deals with restriction of visitors to stalls, keep your horses away from strange horses, make your barns/stables rodent proof e.t.c Cleaning,washing and disinfection of tools,implements, stalls,walls, carriages,floors e.t.c.The proper disposal of waste is vital to the success of any bio security protocol. Horses need care everyday so dont wait until there is an incidence, because it will be too late. check out more http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32882/10-biosecurity-tips-from-top-equine-health-experts?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=in-depth&utm_campaign=09-18-2015