Cavalli's Agistment and Spelling in Mandalong, New South Wales, Australia | Pet service
Cavalli's Agistment and Spelling
Locality: Mandalong, New South Wales, Australia
Phone: +61 432 252 257
Address: 226 Browns Rd 2264 Mandalong, NSW, Australia
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25.01.2022 What an amazing ride... Nicola and Brulee had a fantastic time! It was a challenging but rewarding experience and her new scoot boots were fantastic! Met some wonderful people and learnt a lot, looking forward to the next one!!
21.01.2022 After much consideration, in light of the close proximity to the latest confirmed Hendra case, Cavalli's Agistment and Spelling now requires ALL horses at the property to be Hendra vaccinated as well as tetanus/strangles. Not only for the horses health and well-being but for our own as we are handling them at least twice a day. We understand that not everyone shares this view but we have made this decision as we believe it is the best possible way that we can ensure Hendra does not affect the horses and people on this property.
20.01.2022 Should I Rug My Horse? As winter arrives, we feel the cold and in some instances the thicker rug is brought out for our beloved horses to keep warm. ...BUT could this be affecting their health, in particular their metabolic rate? We can determine the effect of rugging horses by understanding the physiology of the horse. The Thermoneutral Zone: This is the temperature range where body temperature is maintained with little to no energy expenditure. A horse only feels cold when the weather creates temperatures below approx. 5C and only feels hot when it reaches above approx. 25C. This is the range of their Thermoneutral Zone. This thermoregulation is maintained by the heat generated from the fermentation of fibre within the hindgut and the digestion of food inside the many cells of the body. The horse's core temperature is kept at approx. 38C, this is tightly regulated by their body. Compare this to humans; our Thermoneutral Zone is very narrow approx. between 25C and 30C. Therefore when we feel cold outside, horses still feel comfortable, which is why we shouldn't make a decision of when to rug by how cold we are. Additionally feeling your horse's face, ears or legs is a poor indicator of warmth. The best place is to position your hand inside the rug behind the withers. If damp, it indicates sweating and is probably too warm, so remove the rug. If cold (rare cases) consider an extra rug. The physiology of the horse is designed to cope with cool temperatures. The horse will increase their metabolic rate when temperatures become cooler. This can be seen with horses dropping weight in winter if calorie needs are not met. If the horse has unlimited access to pasture or grassy hay, then this constant digestion will ensure weight is maintained and warmth is produced, they will self regulate the amount they ingest. In some cases additional calories can be added. The fur coat of a horse is excellent at preventing body heat loss and holds heat much better than we do. If a horse is too heavily rugged, their metabolic rate slows as they do not need to expel energy to keep warm, this can lead to weight gain in the form of fat from the excess unburnt calories. Thermoregulation enables the ability of a small muscle associated with every hair follicle to pull the hairs to a standing "puffed-up" position (piloerection). This is controlled by the nervous system when temperature changes are detected. Rugging inhibits the function of the hair follicles from doing their job. In some circumstances a rugged horse is actually colder than an un-rugged horse if it is a badly fitting thin rug that flattens the hair and reduces the movement of the horse without providing any real warmth. Jane Myers (MSc Equine) states Using rugs on horses in summer can be a welfare issue. Rugs do not keep horses cool. A horse naturally has a sleek coat which reflects the sun and a horse will seek shade when they are hot as a natural response. All large bodied animals, such as horses, take longer to cool down (and warm up) than smaller bodied animals. Rugs prevent any cooling breeze from cooling the body. Horses are one of the few animals that rely on sweating to cool down and rugs impede this process (by preventing air from passing over the body, evaporating the sweat and cooling the body). There are a number of ways a horse trys to cool themselves down: The horse lowers its metabolism and will eat less so less internal heat is produced. Seeking shelter from direct sunlight. Sweating, which increases the respiratory rate as a result of dilated blood vessels. If a rugged horse is sweating and overheats, it can lead to many health issues: Thyroid gland function can be reduced which leads to a horse unable to control its own body temperature. Damage to body cells and tissues. Immune system function can be affected. Decrease growth and healing. Electrolyte level imbalances. Issues with sperm, embryo development and lactation in breeding horses. Promotes obesity or other metabolic issues, in particular if grain based feeds are fed for calories due to the cold weather. So when should I rug? When a horse that is severely underweight & malnourished, this is because the rugging will slow down their metabolic rate and extra calories will help add condition. When a horse who can no longer self-regulate their body temperature usually older than 20 years of age. An itchy horse, protecting from biting insects who come out at these times, we recommend adding a quality source of Omega 3 to their feed to help promote anti-inflammatory properties and strengthen the immune system. It is a multi-factor condition which requires environment and nutrition attention. Protecting clean coats for the lead up to shows - best to leave unrugged for a few hours during the day and light rug at night (depending on the temp.) In summary, having an understanding of the horses physiology will allow horse owners to make a more educated decision whether to rug or not. In general, most horses in a group setting with access to adequate shelter and plenty of roughage (pasture or grassy hay) do not need any rugging. On the other hand, elderly, sick, clipped or more sensitive horses can be assessed differently. Management of the environment and proper nutrition are the main factors when choosing to rug or not and should be made in the best interest of the horse. Any questions? Please ask in the comments below Written by Bryan Meggitt (BMedSc. PGCrtMedSc.) Manager and Co-founder of CEN - Complete Equine Nutrition Bryan is a scientist and equine nutrition educator through the nutrition principles of Dr Juliet Getty and Dr Eleanor Kellon. Bryan is passionate about improving equine health through proper natural nutrition according to science. He believes a horse should be fed according to their physiology, to achieve optimum health and enhance performance. www.EquineFeeds.com.au #Article link: https://www.equinefeeds.com.au/should-i-rug-my-horse/ More articles at: https://www.equinefeeds.com.au/blog/ CEN Healthy Horse Products: CEN Oil is a trusted high quality source of Omega 3. The healthy way to a shine, promoting anti-inflammatory conditions and is essential for overall health, particularly for brain, nerve and muscle function, the immune system, coat/skin, joints and hooves. https://www.equinefeeds.com.au/product/cen-oil-high-omega-3/ CEN Complete Formula feed is developed according to Australian conditions and research advances into digestive health and vitamin and mineral absorption. CEN Complete Formula Feed is specifically balanced and provides horses with a healthy palatable feed. The perfect addition to all equine diets by providing quality high vitamins and minerals, live probiotic and prebiotic for daily digestive health maintenance. HIGH FIBRE, LOW STARCH, LOW SUGAR Non-Grain Based Cold Pressed Pellet Feed Quality high level chelated vitamin and mineral profile (limiting the need for further supplementation just add roughage and salt) Live Probiotic + Prebiotic for optimum digestive health and immune system Safe for horses prone to tying-up, laminitis, or heat fizz from high grain diet Ideal for pleasure horses up to elite equine athletes https://www.equinefeeds.com.au/p/cen-complete-formula-20kg/ CEN XtraBalance is a high quality digestive aid that strengthens gut health and removes toxins, promoting a stronger immune system. Also contains organic humates which enhance nutrient absorption, allowing the digestive system to maximise each feed especially key minerals such as copper and zinc for skin/coat health. https://www.equinefeeds.com.au/produ/cen-xtrabalance-1-2kg/
12.01.2022 https://www.nswera.asn.au//month.calendar/2017/03/08/-.html Endurance calendar for anyone who's interested. The next ride Nicola will be doing is the 40km at Homewood on the 8th/9th April. They also have a 20km social ride.
11.01.2022 Cavalli's Agistment and Spelling (formerly Willows Lane). Spots available. Fully fenced sand arena, stables, wash area, tack room, feeds room and direct access to hours of endless trails. - Full Board - $145/week - Private Paddock: $75/week - Shared Paddock (2 horses): $65/week... - DIY (4-6 horses): $50/week Hay, hard feed and rugging/unrugging in shared and single paddocks, you provide feed. We can provide hay at $15/week. In the diy paddock there's plenty of grass and horses are checked daily. Full board includes rugging/unrugging, daily hay and hard feed, use of all facilities and stable. Don't hesitate to contact me on 0432252257 or [email protected] if you have any further questions or if you would like to come and have a look.
08.01.2022 Repost - Ect4Health As we approach Summer Snake Bites in Australia... That bite of summer has well and truly come early this year and with that heat, comes snakes. 3000 bites are reported annually. 300-500 hospitalisations 2-3 deaths annually. Average time to death is 12 hours. The urban myth that you are bitten in the yard and die before you can walk from your chook pen back to the house is a load of rubbish. While not new, the management of snake bite (like a flood/fire evacuation plan or CPR) should be refreshed each season. Let’s start with a Basic overview. There are five genus of snakes that will harm us (seriously) Browns, Blacks, Adders, Tigers and Taipans. All snake venom is made up of huge proteins (like egg white). When bitten, a snake injects some venom into the meat of your limb (NOT into your blood). This venom can not be absorbed into the blood stream from the bite site. It travels in a fluid transport system in your body called the lymphatic system (not the blood stream). Now this fluid (lymph) is moved differently to blood. Your heart pumps blood around, so even when you are lying dead still, your blood still circulates around the body. Lymph fluid is different. It moves around with physical muscle movement like bending your arm, bending knees, wriggling fingers and toes, walking/exercise etc. Now here is the thing. Lymph fluid becomes blood after these lymph vessels converge to form one of two large vessels (lymphatic trunks)which are connected to veins at the base of the neck. Back to the snake bite site. When bitten, the venom has been injected into this lymph fluid (which makes up the bulk of the water in your tissues). The only way that the venom can get into your blood stream is to be moved from the bite site in the lymphatic vessels. The only way to do this is to physically move the limbs that were bitten. Stay still!!! Venom can’t move if the victim doesn’t move. Stay still!! Remember people are not bitten into their blood stream. In the 1980s a technique called Pressure immobilisation bandaging was developed to further retard venom movement. It completely stops venom /lymph transport toward the blood stream. A firm roll bandage is applied directly over the bite site (don’t wash the area). Technique: Three steps: keep them still Step 1 Apply a bandage over the bite site, to an area about 10cm above and below the bite. Step 2: Then using another elastic roller bandage, apply a firm wrap from Fingers/toes all the way to the armpit/groin. The bandage needs to be firm, but not so tight that it causes fingers or toes to turn purple or white. About the tension of a sprain bandage. Step 3: Splint the limb so the patient can’t walk or bend the limb. Do nots: Do not cut, incise or suck the venom. Do not EVER use a tourniquet Don’t remove the shirt or pants - just bandage over the top of clothing. Remember movement (like wriggling out of a shirt or pants) causes venom movement. DO NOT try to catch, kill or identify the snake!!! This is important. In hospital we NO LONGER NEED to know the type of snake; it doesn’t change treatment. 5 years ago we would do a test on the bite, blood or urine to identify the snake so the correct anti venom can be used. BUT NOW... we don’t do this. Our new Antivenom neutralises the venoms of all the 5 listed snake genus, so it doesn’t matter what snake bit the patient. Read that again- one injection for all snakes! Polyvalent is our one shot wonder, stocked in all hospitals, so most hospitals no longer stock specific Antivenins. Australian snakes tend to have 3 main effects in differing degrees. Bleeding - internally and bruising. Muscles paralysed causing difficulty talking, moving & breathing. Pain In some snakes severe muscle pain in the limb, and days later the bite site can break down forming a nasty wound. Allergy to snakes is rarer than winning lotto twice. Final tips: not all bitten people are envenomated and only those starting to show symptoms above are given antivenom. Did I mention to stay still. Repost Ect4health https://www.facebook.com/Ect4Health/
01.01.2022 This is great advice!
