Tag Archives: horse

Mares Transitioning to the Breeding Season

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Dr. Kellon

Horses are long day seasonal breeders, with both males and females showing seasonal variability in reproductive function but it is much more obvious for the mares. Most mares have suppressed ovarian activity which begins in the fall and ends in … Continue reading →

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Parasite Resistance – Where Do We Stand

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Dr. Kellon

The doomsday scenario of parasites resistant to all deworming drugs has not materialized but we are facing some challenges.  This will give you current information on resistance, your treatment options and future directions. Note: I have deliberately not used any … Continue reading →

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Little Recognized Early Signs of Cushing’s Disease

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Dr. Kellon

The classical signs of Cushing’s Disease in horses (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction/PPID) of poor topline, sagging belly and long curly coat that fails to shed are only evident fairly late in the condition.  If your horse is in his teens … Continue reading →

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Herbs for Topical Use

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Dr. Kellon

If you haven’t tried herbal products for skin and coat use, you really should.  Not because they’re herbal or natural – because they are effective! Chemicals are chemicals whether they are inside a plant or in purified form.  Many effective … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Dr. Kellon

The advice to feed overweight, insulin and leptin resistant horses free choice hay 24/7 just won’t die.  Even following the suggested limitations on hay of low sugar and WSC with digestible energy no higher than 0.9 Mcal/lb, an easy keeper … Continue reading →

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Can I Feed Straw?

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Dr. Kellon

It’s a fairly common question.  Some people want to feed straw because they do not have access to good quality hay and want something to keep the horse busy between hay cube or pellet feedings.  Others want to substitute straw … Continue reading →

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Water Poisoning

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Dr. Kellon

I had finished my next blog but decided to put it on the shelf at the last minute because of a story that has been getting a lot of play in the news the last week or so – how … Continue reading →

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Respect the Sweat

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Dr. Kellon

We all want to ride in the summer but the weather poses major challenges to our horses. The horses control their body temperature primarily by sweating. Horses doing endurance training, eventing, taking trail rides, giving lessons, even standing in the … Continue reading →

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Stewardship

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Dr. Kellon

This week I received an e-mail from the director of a nonprofit equine educational site,  http://www.blixxhorses.org, https://www.facebook.com/pages/BlixxHorses/110755562336251,  that said her mission statement was inspired by something I wrote 12 years ago.  It was staggering that something I wrote that long … Continue reading →

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Let Them Eat Straw

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Dr. Kellon

People consider feeding straw for a variety of reasons such as reducing caloric intake, providing an alternative to horses that want to eat constantly, saving money on hay or substituting for hay when there is a shortage.  Before doing it, … Continue reading →

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