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  • An antioxidant is any substance that protects the body from free radical damage. There are natural antioxidants produced in the body to counter these free radicals, but antioxidant food supplements can also be administered to neutralize their damaging effects.

  • BENEFITS OF ANNUAL HEALTH CHECKS FOR HORSES Owners of dogs and cats are well versed on the importance of annual health checks for their pets. This examination, conducted by their Veterinarian, involves a check up of the various organ systems and is a way of ensuring that any health problems are detected early. Preventative medicine through annual health checks and vaccination is the key to maintaining the best of health for their loved one.

  • Consent to Perform Surgery

  • Herbal remedies made from the Echinacea plant are very popular and used to support the immune system. It is advisable to use a blend of Echinacea, containing E. purpurea herb and E. angustifolia root since the combination improves availability of the important active ingredients.

  • Equine Frozen Semen Storage Condition

  • Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Equine Cushings Disease Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Equine Cushings Disease (ECD) are common disorders of the endocrine system of horses/ponies that manifest with a variety of clinical signs. They are of importance because they can cause considerable discomfort to your horse/pony, especially if the horse/pony develops laminitis (founder) – a very painful disease. Early detection and management can help improve the quality of life of your horse or pony.

  • Equine Triage Scale

  • Eyebright (Euphrasia rostkoviana formerly officinalis) has been used for centuries for the treatment of conjunctivitis and mild eye irritation in people, hence the name. It has mild antimicrobial (antiseptic), anti-inflammatory and astringent (tightening) properties.

  • Also called linseed oil, flax seed oil is derived from the crushed seeds of the flax plant (Linium usitatissimum) and has been proposed as a more aesthetically pleasing alternative to fish oil supplements.

  • Gather these items together 4 weeks prior to your first due date. Remember preparation is the key!