Various equine literature emphasizes the need for dental care. Much is now known about the benefits: Improved feed efficiency, reduced pain from sharp points, bit comfort, ease of training, improved chiropractic health, and so on.
Vaccination
These vaccination guidelines, are established from my research and observations, for horses that are resident of South-Central Alaska. Please consult your veterinarian for your region or travel outside of Alaska.
Due to the fact that most Horses in Alaska are penned in a small area, parasite infestations are quite common. In short, the pen becomes contaminated with parasite eggs and larvae - the horse will eventually nibble a tidbit that is contaminated. The following is my recommendation as a deworming schedule.
Pain Management
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
Below the wound or suture line. The drainage from the wound will tend to cause skin irritation and the hair will fall out after extended contact.
1. Most skin wounds will drain a small amount of clear or clear yellow fluid. Signs of infection include: redness or swelling, extreme pain when touched, pus draining from the lesion, a bad odor. etc. Call if any of these problems occur.
To quickly and more accurately diagnose hoof problems, the practice now owns digital radiography. Digital radiography (or X-rays) provides immediate viewing of the X-rays.