PETS,APPS AND VETS.

There is a new way to stay in touch with your pets while you are away. Read about this sleek innovation;http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/04/petchatz-pawcall-idUSnPn56z6LT+83+PRN20151104#SBBv7PyI0CVP9U16.97 Pet lover # animal lover # pet care.

HORSE BEHAVIOR.

Horse are beautiful creatures, very lovable and adorable.The best way to get the very best out of horses is to provide adequate care,housing,medication, grooming and proper nutrition.The vast knowledge of equine management can not profit any handler or horse owner if the behavior of these horses are unknown. All animals have behavioral expressions of pain,excitement or aggression and passion.The horse responds to these emotions by kicking, kicking and more kicking.The horse also bites and chews but basically the weapon of defense is kicking. Why your horses kick and signs to indicate that a horse is about to kick. 1) horses kick when they are afraid or anxious.They kick when they want to resist a health protocol or normal stable routines..Horses that want to exert a dominating effect on other horses usually kick to get their way. 2) aggressive horses are natural kickers, they kick at will with the slightest provocation..3) kicking is their weapon of defense. HOW DO YOU RECOGNIZE A HORSE IS ABOUT TO KICK; A kick from a horse is very fatal resulting massive fractures, paralysis and sometimes death depending on area of kick.When approaching a horse watch the mood as an unhappy horse will definitely kick. SIGNS TO INDICATE A HORSE IS ABOUT TO KICK;1) ear pinning; when the horse ears lay flat,the horse is about to exhibit an aggressive behavior such as biting,chewing and most definitely kicking. 2)Tail switching; when a horse repeatedly switch tail back and forth indicate a horse is about to kick.The switching is usually accompanied by lifting or a cocked hindleg. 3)Red ribbon; if you go for horse shows or horse games or you are in in horse stables and you observe a red ribbon on the horse or braided to the tail;stay away,the horse is a kicker. Horses react easily to changes in temperament,hence approach a horse with loving words and friendly gesture.The horse must see you approaching, never ever approach from the rear; this will make the horse jumpy and he will kick. Happy riding# enjoy your horse.

RABIES IN HORSES.

(pics culled from internet). Rabies a very fatal disease usually prevalent in dogs and wild animals,but also occurs in horses. The disease occurs from a bite from a rabid animal and usually fulminating in an unvaccinated horse. When a horse is infected with the rabies virus,the horse is unstable and anorexic.The skin is sensitive to touch and there are signs of limping/dragging .The horse is aggressive and easily excitable.The horse attacks surrounding objects,kicking and chewing them,the horse drools excessively and has great difficulty in swallowing. The horse chews,scratches at the bite-site.The gait is unsteady,with convulsions and paralysis.The typical signs exhibited depends on the form of rabies; the dumb and furious form. The dumb form, the horse is quiet,withdrawn and anorexic.The furious form shows the symptomatic signs already described.The signs also include fever,muscle spasms and incontinence.These signs appear quickly and proceed rapidly resulting in death in 2-5 days after onset of signs, Rabies virus can be transferred from horse-horse and also from horse-man especially handlers and owners.The zoonotic nature of the virus makes it an important horse disease that need to be prevented and monitored. Vaccination is the only form of prevention.Vaccinate foals at 6 months and give yearly booster.When a vaccinated horse is at risk of exposure to rabies may be following a bite from a wild animal or dogs then do the following;1) wash bite site with soap and water and isolate horse. 2)re vaccinate the horse immediately. 3)give plenty of fresh water.

The Threat of Rabies in Horses

The Threat of Rabies in Horses

COMMON MUSCLE PROBLEMS IN HORSES AND THE EFFECT ON PERFORMANCE.

Muscle pain and soreness affects horse performance. Read more about common causes here;http://www.thehorse.com/articles/29363/muscle-problems-can-cause-poor-equine-performance

ATYPICAL MYOPATHY IN HORSES.

Atypical myopathy refers to sudden onset of muscle pain and damage that is not related to disease but pasture.The condition is fatal and has been linked to inability to metabolize fat ; read more here; http://www.thehorse.com/articles/28461/understanding-atypical-myopathy

Equine Infectious Disease Control in Developing Countries

Equine Infectious Disease Control in Developing Countries