Stress is any type of mental or emotional strain that results from exposure to adverse or threatening conditions. A horse’s body responds to stress through all 8 physiological systems. For example, the musculoskeletal system responds by tensing the muscles to guard against injury and pain, the respiratory system responds by increasing respiration rate, and the […]
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Q & A with Denise and Bruce Colclasure
Q & A with Denise and Bruce Colclasure – Amaferm Believers How did you first learn about AMAFERM and when did you first start to use it? Over 20 years ago I was having trouble with my horses and their nutrition program and that particular day I had a mare tied out and an older […]
Feeding and Caring for Older Horses
By: Lisa Norton, BioZyme Vice President of Marketing and Sales More horses than ever are living into their 30s, thanks to a commitment from owners to provide their beloved companions with a happy and healthy retirement. However, exactly when a horse should be considered “old” varies. The kind of life a horse has led and […]
Importance of Disinfecting Your Barn
Disinfecting your farm is a very important task that should be taken care of frequently all year long. All of us seem to understand the need to keep our horses shots up to date, but most of us forget that day-to-day cleanliness is crucial to having a healthy barn of horses as well. There are […]
