Cold Weather and Colic
Research Update Monday. As the weather becomes frigid across much of the U.S., many horse owners will change their routine in an effort to make horses more comfortable. However, researchers have identified a link between change in management during cold spells and colic. In a study in Virginia, seven cases of colic occurred during a heavy snowstorm over a three-day period. What became apparent from records kept by farms was the change in management due to the snowstorm. The increase in colic episodes was most likely not directly related to the weather, but rather due to management changes caused by weather. To read more about management changes and colic, please review this article written by our friends at Kentucky Equine Research at http://ker.equinews.com/article/role-weather-colic
Research Update Monday. As the weather becomes frigid across much of the U.S., many horse owners will change their routine in an effort to make horses more comfortable. However, researchers have identified a link between change in management during cold spells and colic. In a study in Virginia, seven cases of colic occurred during a heavy snowstorm over a three-day period. What became apparent from records kept by farms was the change in management due to the snowstorm. The increase in colic episodes was most likely not directly related to the weather, but rather due to management changes caused by weather. To read more about management changes and colic, please review this article written by our friends at Kentucky Equine Research at http://ker.equinews.com/article/role-weather-colic
February Coggins Clinic
On February 7th, Cherrystone Vet and Southern States of Chatham will host a Equine Vaccine and Coggins clinic. A FREE bag of horse feed (as long as supplies last) to each horse that participates!
On February 7th, Cherrystone Vet and Southern States of Chatham will host a Equine Vaccine and Coggins clinic. A FREE bag of horse feed (as long as supplies last) to each horse that participates!
2015 VA-NC Horse Festival
Lots going on for this event. Make sure you check it out!
Lots going on for this event. Make sure you check it out!
