Managing worms in Autumn

Managing worms in Autumn

by | May 14, 2021 | RESOURCES

All horses should be de-wormed at least once a year: this is to clear out any burdens of worms that may have built up over 12 months, or remove species of parasites that cannot be diagnosed using faecal egg counts, such as bot-fly larvae. Mid to late autumn is the...
PCA NEWSLETTER: DECEMBER 2020

PCA NEWSLETTER: DECEMBER 2020

by | Dec 1, 2020 | NEWSLETTERS

In this Newsletter: New careers series Hooray for dung beetles; Welfare survey –  what you told us; International Quiz team selected; 2020 in review.   DOWNLOAD NEWSLETTER DO YOU HAVE A COMMENT, CONCERN OR COMPLIMENT? PROVIDE PONY CLUB AUSTRALIA WITH YOUR...
Laminitis

Laminitis

by | Oct 23, 2020 | RESOURCES

Laminitis is one of the most painful conditions for horses and one of the most distressing and frustrating conditions facing veterinarians, farriers and horse owners.   Laminitis is an inflammation of the deep structures of the foot. The developmental phase lasts from...
Sensory Abilities of Horses

Sensory Abilities of Horses

by | Sep 29, 2020 | RESOURCES

Sensory Abilities of Horses Whilst sometimes it is hard to make sense of horses, they have 5 senses like us.  A recent scientific study has summarised current evidence of how horses experience the world around them [1]. Both humans and horses can see, hear, smell,...