Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is a term that covers the damage and ulceration of the stomach lining in the horse. EGUS is a very prevalent disease affecting horses. EGUS is found in up to 90% of all race horses and endurance horses. The incidence of EGUS in sporthorses can also be as high as 60%.
FACT SHEET – EQUINE GASTRIC ULCER SYNDROME (EGUS) BY KRISTIE HILL Read More »
Communication from SAEF concerning policies with respect to equine sports and recreation as well as what will be applied with respect to AHS during the lockdown
Policies with respect to equine sports and recreation Read More »
We would like to best inform the public about all disease control and information.
This is the latest information we have received from the South African Veterinary Association regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
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There has been a case of AHS which has been reported to the veterinary profession. We would like to inform the public of this outbreak and ask that owners are urgently recommended to take as many measures as possible to protect their horses from African Horse Sickness.
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Travelling with horses by vehicle is often necessary when you are involved in the equestrian field. This can be particularly stressful for the animals but there are steps you can take to ensure the trip goes as smoothly as possible for both you and the horse. 1. Take note of the weather If at all
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This is a foal we are hand raising. We notice the foal’s skin condition started to worsen over time. The Skin became scaly and hard on its back, very similar to Rain Scold. It started losing a lot of hair over the whole body.
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Horses are simple stomached (monogastric) herbivores whose digestive system requires them to be trickle feeders I.e. to eat small amounts in an almost continual manner.
The digestive tract is essentially a long tube of varying diameter which begins with the mouth and ends at the anus. It is more than32 metres long and in order to accommodate this in the body ,the intestines loop backwards and forwards on themselves several times.
In order to compete at registered events, competition horses need to have their annual vaccinations, which need to be administered and documented on your horse’s passport by a veterinarian. In South Africa, these vaccinations include the African Horse Sickness (AHS) vaccination, and the Equine Influenza vaccine. Some of us may still be uncertain as to when it is safe to vaccinate, what vaccinations should be used for AHS, as well as what precautions can be taken during the anticipated AHS outbreak season.
African Horse Sickness: When is it Safe to Vaccinate? Read More »
In addition to taking your horse’s weight and training into consideration when forming a dietary plan, you should also take athletic discipline into account. Endurance horses have somewhat unique nutritional needs due to the athletic demands of the sport which is why there are specific energy management techniques that can be taken to ensure optimal performance.
Energy to Perform: Feeding the Endurance Athlete Read More »
A horse’s liver is similar to our own in function, it is a vital organ that processes the blood, by filtering out the toxins, before it is recycled back into the body. The liver is therefore the main filter of all things toxic which the body contracts through bacteria or other toxins. The liver also produces bile which aids digestion, and because horses do not have a gall bladder, their liver needs to perform at optimal levels to continue the production of bile.
Dealing with Suspected Liver Damage in Horses Read More »