by Kohnke's Own | Nov 10, 2020 | Common Problems, Horse Health
Tropical Grasses can be a Cause of Bone Weakness in Horses Oxalates are chemicals produced by warm season sub-tropical and tropical grass species (also referred to as C4 type grasses). The oxalate chemicals reduce the calcium available from the grass because...
by Kohnke's Own | Sep 1, 2020 | Common Problems
Joint health is a common concern for horse owners. Joint related lameness problems are a significant career limiting factor for many performance horses, young horses in training as well as pleasure riding horses and ponies. Lameness accounts for up to 70 % of lost...
by Kohnke's Own | Aug 18, 2020 | Common Problems, Horse Health
Spring Grass and Horse Behaviour Does your horse become more flighty, hot and silly in Spring? With new grass growth and return to training after the winter break, many horse owners complain that their horse is too fresh, anxious or nervous during this time. This...
by Kohnke's Own | Aug 11, 2020 | Common Problems, Horse Health
Malva parviflora, known as small flowered mallow or marshmallow weed is a naturalised, invasive weed of crops and pastures. It is often found around the fence lines of yards where it flourishes in the organic matter from manure and moisture around the perimeter. It...
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