ZEBRA STRIPES FOR YOUR HORSES.

Zebras are able to wade off blood sucking insects,this is one function the equine coat cant perform. The effects of blood sucking insects can be devastating,that why giving horses zebra stripes is considered an option. http://cs.thehorse.com/blogs/horse-news-weird/archive/2014/01/27/A-New-Meaning-to-Paint-Horse.aspx

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