Bushfires can have significant immediate and long-term effects on a horse's health, safety, environment and diet.
Before the cold winter months arrive, decisions need to be made about your ability to provide for each horse.
Research has shown that condition scoring provides a useful and objective method of monitoring body condition and assessing the suitability of a horse's diet.
A practical guide to help you create a feed budget, estimate how much feed you will need and the cost to feed horses until next spring.
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulations 2008 promotes the welfare of horses in Victoria.
Good planning is essential for horse owners to reduce the risk of animals suffering when they are faced with flood conditions.
It is important that you have the right type of equipment and horse moving vehicle to transport your horse in.
For horse owners, one of the most urgent and important requirements after a fire is to ensure access to clean and fresh drinking water for your animal.
Information on the prevention, management and treatment of horse diseases.
Plan ahead and prepare an emergency plan that covers major disasters that have the potential to impact on your family and your animals.
We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future.
