Posted by on Dec 3, 2008 in Donkeys, Horses, Welfare | 0 comments
Winter brings with it some additional challenges for horse and donkey owners. Admittedly, wallowing around muddy fields in the dark evenings isn’t to be relished, but we all do it because we love our 4 legged friends!
Most important to get right at this time of year is feeding-how much, how often and what type. Obviously as the temperatures plummet, your horse will need correct nutrition...
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In June, we were alerted by a member of the public to 6 donkeys that were in a field in the South of France (location cannot be disclosed for privacy reasons) that had feet in poor condition, obviously having not been trimmed for some time.
We have been in constant contact with the DDSV for the area concerned and are now happy to report, following 3 visits from one of their officers, that the...
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Posted by on Nov 23, 2008 in Donkeys, Horses, Welfare | 0 comments
From a welfare point of view it is just as dangerous for an equine to be too fat as it is too thin. Being able to condition score and knowing the weight of your equine is very important when it comes down to feeding, worming, rugging and working your equine.
Firstly you’ll need to know how to rate your equine’s bodyweight on a condition score of 0 to 5.
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Yesterday, World Horse Welfare submitted a dossier to the European Commission requesting laws be tightened up that govern the live transport of horses going to slaughter.
The latest research took on more of a scientific approach with vets studying the health and welfare of these horses as they travel sometimes thousands of miles to slaughterhouses throughout Europe.
David Marlin, who spearheaded...
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Posted by on Nov 7, 2008 in Donkeys, Horses, Welfare | 2 comments
Tetanus is a killer, but it can be prevented with routine vaccination.
Tetanus (also known as lockjaw) is caused by an anaerobic bacteria found in the soil and faeces. The environment in which horses live means that they are particularly susceptible to contracting this horrible disease. Infection usually occurs through wounds, in particular small puncture wounds that sometimes are difficult...
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Firstly, we were delighted to receive some great photos of Nanette in her home in the Limousin. If you can remember back to June when we first rescued Nanette, you’ll recall the terrible curled up feet that prevented her from being able to walk very far and how malnourished she was.Four months on and Nanette is like a different donkey. We are very grateful to the guardians that take on...
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