There is no doubt that horses recovering from a major operation will suffer some degree of pain. It is important that this pain is controlled both for the welfare of the horse and because systemic responses to pain can have undesirable effects on major organ systems.

Recommended Horse Vaccinations by Steven Edwards, DVM. The following is a list of vaccinations available for use in the horse. Initial vaccinations are usually given after the horse has reached three months of age.

This NebGuide discusses energy requirements, feeding alterations, water requirements, hair and hoof implications, and shelter needs for horses during winter. Kathy Anderson, Extension Horse Specialist.

Long Distance Trailering and Preparations. Before the trip you want to make sure that the horses have eaten normally and had access to all the clean water they will drink. If you have any horses that have never been trailered, teach them to load and take them on a short trip prior to your long trip. Always turn and stop very slowly the first few times so the horses can get their balance.

How to Give Medication to Your Horse by Ann Compton - edited by Dr. Andrew Hoffman. Train your horse to accept administration of inocuous substances that taste good by the methods above. In some cases, this will make them less suspicious of medications when the time comes.

Bryan Farcus is the creator of "Farrier-Friendly" articles and products aimed at improving the general understanding of horseshoeing through horsemanship. He is a certified farrier and head of the Department of Farrier Science at Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre, has been combining the skills of horseshoeing, teaching and riding for the past ten years. He has also achieved a BS in Business Management.

This small book is totally restricted to wounds. Considering that most horses dedicate their lives to injuring themselves, it is certainly a book to keep handy. Equine injuries are rarely minimal, and those addressed in this book are an education on their own. The information is well-presented and thorough. Each section walks you through the topic, providing a quality discussion of the subject.

Grooming Kit is the name given to the collection of brushes and combs that are needed to keep a horse clean, shining and healthy. Each brush or comb serves a different purpose and the most common items which form a grooming kit are listed.

A number of web surfers have come to my web page because they were doing searches for horse injuries on search engines. I am not a vet, so you should check with your vet before taking any course of action and this information is not predicated under the context as expert information, but is instead intended to be helpful information.

Vaccinate Horses for West Nile Virus and Other Diseases, Auburn, Aug 30, 2002. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a conditional license for an equine WNV vaccine late last summer. Conditional licensing means that the product has been shown to be safe, pure and have a reasonable expectation of efficacy in preventing illness caused by WNV.