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Articles
(Added Aug 2010) An article about HIT active stables, a technological way to better horsekeeping.
(Added Aug 2010) An article by Biosecurity Queensland Principal Biosecurity Officer Fiona Thompson on the Dietary needs of old horses from the Qld Horse Councils excellent newsletter which also contains new information on Hendra Virus
(Added July 2010) For a free download of Katy Watts and Chris Pollitt’s (Australian) booklet Equine Laminitis - Managing pasture to reduce the risk go to www.rirdc.infoservices.com.au/items/10-063
(Added July 2010) A good article on Equine Metabolic Syndrome from Kentucky Equine Research Horse Nutrition Newsletter can be viewed here EMS. You can subscribe to their informative newsletter on their site www.ker.com
(Added March 2010) An article on Snake Bite and Horses by Dr David Bartholomeusz – Senior Veterinarian at Veresdale Equine Veterinary Services (VEVS) www.vevs.com.au
(Added March 2010) Article on Treeless Saddles - By Jane Myers as featured in Equine Excellence Magazine
Recommended reading list
Huntington P, Myers J & Owens L (2004) Horse Sense The guide to Horse Care in Australia and New Zealand (2nd Ed) Landlinks Press (CSIRO), Melbourne.
Informative links
(Added May 2010) Link to a site in Ireland called Holistic Hoof and Horsecare www.holistic-hoof-and-horsecare.com This site has lots of good information about hooves and horse care.
The Queensland Horse council has a very useful page www.qldhorsecouncil.com with links to several fact sheets including a diverse range of topics from Botulism to fire and flood planning on your horse property.
Independent guidance on feeding horses www.balancedequine.com.au by Carol Layton B.Sc, M.Ed
The rural industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) website (www.rirdc.gov.au) Summarises local research on nutrition and general health relevant to Australian conditions
The website of the equine centre (Melbourne University) has lots of useful articles on the health and welfare of horses www.equinecentre.com.au
The Commonwealth Serum Laboratories website (www.csl.com.au) has more information on vaccinations
Andrew Bowe, the Barefoot Blacksmith, is a career master farrier who specialises in the barefoot rehabilitation of horses that are suffering chronic lameness. His business is situated in North East Victoria, Australia www.barehoofcare.com
Hendra virus information site - essential reading for anyone in Australia www.hendravirus.org
Another essential Hendra website is www.hendraawareness.com
Website www.group-housing-horses.net - if you are interested in scientific research about the group housing of horses - read this.