Fall will soon turn into winter. Horses older than 15 years need special attention to prepare them for the cold months. Prevention is the focus of these tips.
Source: Equus, November 15, 2015.
Here are five ways to make sure aged horses are ready for the cold weather months:
- Establish a healthy body weight
- Have his teeth checked
- Address his arthritis
- Ensure his vaccinations are up to date
- Keep an eye on his turnout area
INSIGHTS: Using this checklist, veterinary teams can consider an outbound calling blitz to clients with older horses. Representatives whose companies have marketing funds can consider supporting a senior horse health marketing effort around these tips, as well.