HORSE CARE
The information provided on this page is suggestive only, if in doubt always seek professional advice.
This Horse Care page will cover a wide range of equine health related topics.
The content will be sourced from Veterinarians and other specialists.
...Scroll down to read about... ~ Horse movement regulations |
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.....Coming soon..... ~ Horse Shoeing ~ Horse Dentistry |
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Photo: Queensland Intermediate Mixed UK Team with Coach Murray Sturgess & Manager Christine Franklin |
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... TAKING HORSES TO CARNIVALS ... |
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Healthy horses at events: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_14805.htm Code of practice: www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/animalwelfare/18671.html |
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... INSECTS NO JOKE ... |
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The welcome rain around the state has brought with it some very unwelcome visitors - insects! For horse owners this brings a responsibility to protect your animals. Steps should be taken to make your horses more comfortable. Read about midge bits, Queensland Itch and how to cope. Insects no joke for horses: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/30_16575.htm |
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... DISEASES & INJURY IN HORSES ... |
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Detail on Horse diseases: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_14799.htm Protecting horses from disease: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/27_14770.htm Equine Infectious Anaemia (EI): www.dpi.qld.gov.au/4790_15374.htm Hendra Virus: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/4790_2900.htm Stangles: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/4790_13541.htm Tetanus: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/4790_11486.htm Worms in horses: www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/health/4251.html |
| ~ Hendra Virus | Click here |
| ~ A healthy polocrosse horse | Click here |
| ~ First Aid for horses | Click here |
| ~ Horse hair testing | Click here |
These articles are now in the News & Articles section of the website.
