Every male horse will benefit from sheath cleaning, because they get ‘beans’ and a build-up of smegma due to the inevitable build-up of grime in that area of their anatomy. Having beans will cause ...

The coming of spring is, in some ways, a rebirth. It's the time when many horse owners dig out their grooming supplies and clippers and breathe fresh life into their furry charges (aka, the Spring ...

Dear Dr. Vittoria: I just want to let your readers know the benefit of having a vet clean your horse’s sheath on a yearly basis. My horse just had a cancer removed from his penis. It started as ...

Two new bodies have been created to offer training and set standards in the area of equine genital hygiene. British Equine Hygienists Association (BEHA) is a group of “independent sheath cleaners and ...

Dear Dr. Vittoria: My gelding’s sheath has been swollen for the past week. He seems fine, but I am concerned that I haven’t seen him urinate lately. Is he filling up with urine? – Worried Dear Worried ...