Pain is a kind of perception, much like tasting or smelling. Every painful sensation is created by the brain to alert the body of a harmful situation. Pain is initiated by receptors at nerve endings, which detect a hazard and send a message thru the nerves to the spinal cord. The spinal cord then sends […]
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Physiology of Stress
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 […]
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 […]
