Zebra rugs really do the job
Horses in ‘Zebra’ rugs are less afflicted by flies. This is the outcome of research carried out in Great Britain. The stripes disrupt the...
Oesophageal blockage
July 14, 2020
There is no real treatment for megaoesophagus, the only possible action is aimed at easing the problem (Photo: iStock)
In the evening just...
Growing, socialising: there´s lots to learn for young stock
Cute little foals don´t grow up to strong 3-year-olds all by themselves. The importance of proper procedures for raising young stock is still underrated,...
Foals on their own feet
August 20, 2020
For foals it’s very important to have a playmate to grow up with.
For the whole summer the foals have been in the...
The danger of the R. Equi bacterium
May 6, 2019 Ids de Boer, MA, of Veterinary Clinic Emmeloord In April, veterinarian Ids de Boer of the Veterinary Clinic...
Real life story: sand colic
Shortly after dinner veterinarian Eric Raterink received a phone call from the owner of Famke, a 12-year-old mare. The mare had suddenly come down...
Typical for Friesians?
In his practice veterinarian Gerrit Kampman frequently comes across Friesians with low heels. He says: ‘A Friesian mare with a serious lameness was taken...
Arguing in favour of primary vaccinations
December 20, 2020
Veterinarian Gerrit Kampman strongly advocates primary vaccinations for all young horses at foal-raising yards. (Photo: Antoinette Schrauwen)
Veterinarian Gerrit Kampman has noticed that...
Gender selection in breeding
Photo: Karin Sevink
Wouldn´t it be wonderful if breeders could choose the gender of their foals? It can be done...But are we really looking at...
Arguing in favour of primary vaccinations
Veterinarian Gerrit Kampman strongly advocates primary vaccinations for all young horses at foal-raising yards. He has noticed that recently a lot more attention is...
