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Colic can be a tricky condition in horses, difficult to diagnose and effectively treat. With care, however, most horses do recover completely, and knowing how to deal with colic in horses can help you stay alert to your equine friend’s health. The better you understand colic, the more comfortable you can keep your horse during a painful bout and the better you can minimize the animal’s risk of another incident. What Is Colic? Colic is a relatively general term used to refer to abdominal pain. In horses, this pain may originate from various sources, including the stomach, intestines, or liver,...

A koi pond can be a relaxing and attractive addition to any yard, and it's easy to build your own if you follow the proper steps to ensure an easy-to-maintain pond and healthy aquatic ecosystem. Is a Koi Pond Right for You? Koi ponds are beautiful backyard art, but they do require ongoing care and maintenance to keep the water clear and the fish healthy. Ponds can be a safety hazard for pets and children, and extreme climates with brutally cold temperatures, excessive rain or frequent droughts can be challenging environments for pond upkeep. Before beginning construction on your own...

A barn fire is a devastating, catastrophic event that can not only destroy a valuable building, but can kill horses and livestock, destroy stored crops, and damage all types of equipment. Fortunately, barn fires are also preventable and avoidable if you understand the risks and take the proper safety precautions. How Barn Fires Happen There are many different ways a barn fire could be sparked, from careless smoking and faulty electrical wiring to unsafe heaters, improperly stored hay, and lightning strikes. While fires can occur in any season, there are typically more barn fires in winter when electrical and heater...

Prebiotics and probiotics are buzzwords in different diet plans and can help restore gut and digestive health. But are they necessary for your horse? Learn what pre- and probiotics are and how they can be part of a healthy, nutritious equine diet. About Prebiotics and Probiotics Probiotics, also called direct-fed microbials or direct-fed microorganisms, are live bacteria that, when colonized appropriately in the gut, are part of efficient digestion. There are many different kinds of probiotics, and they work together as part of the digestive process in a healthy gut. The exact composition of gut bacteria varies between species and...