Donkeys are sociable, inquisitive animals who bring great joy to their owners. Possessing unique charm donkeys are ideal pets and companions for humans and non-human animal species.

Colic is one of the most feared digestive disorders in horses. There are many horse owners that experienced first-hand or know of a horse that suffered or even died of colic.

It is the time of the year again as we approach foaling season. In most cases (over 95%) the event goes as planned. The following is some suggestions on foaling difficulties, how to assist and when to call for help.

I think when it comes down to it, most of us seek to feel safe, loved and valued. I believe animals are looking for the same thing too, especially in old age.

One of the most frustrating things for an owner can be to have a horse who windsucks. Known variously as a habit, vice or stereotypy, windsucking is all the more problematic because there is no single remedial approach that works for all horses.

A proper dental care program (= thorough examining, diagnosing and treating of existing oral disease and preventing further disease) for the average horse costs an average of $4 per week (range of $2-6 per week depending on what needs doing)

The first person to tell me about the effectiveness of the white sap of Euphorbia peplus was my late father-in-law, the well known plant pathologist Professor Neville White.

Immunotherapy was predicted to be one of the most rapidly expanding areas of medical science in this decade.

Careful examination of the placenta passed after a foal’s birth will reveal a soft, putty-like formation, about 14cm x 1.5cm. In folklore, this was often called a ‘moonstone’ and was thought to bring good luck

Strangles, caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi equi, is one of the most important horse diseases in NSW. It is a notifiable disease which means that if your horse has strangles you have a legal obligation to report it

Whether a horse has a specific problem or requires loosening up with remedial massage techniques, the overall result can be quite dramatic in improving condition and performance.

Each year we discuss the problems associated with fast growing, tall foals. This year we are either late in doing so or the foals are growing really fast. We are already seeing foals with the early signs.