Pain-relieving effect on horse Cloves can be used in horses because of the analgesic properties for: Osteoarthritis / joint complaints. Laminitis / Hoof ulcers. Is clove OK for horses? Clover can be a good feed source for most horses because it provides useful energy and adequate protein and fiber. You Read more…
Oregano (Origanum vulgare hirtum) is toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Is oregano safe for horses? With natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, Oregano is a fantastic raw material for naturally maintaining your horse’s intestinal health and supporting efficient digestion all year round. Is oregano toxic to animals? Although this spice Read more…
Its low sugar and starch levels and high content of oil and digestible fibre have made copra meal a non-heating feed, popular with horse owners from a wide range of disciplines. What does copra do for horses? Copra helps horse owners add condition to their horses, and it helps develop Read more…
Horses that get swollen legs or for any other reason need a bandage over night get it, but if not they stay without. Older horses get bandages after competing or jumping a lot at home. The younger horses I try to keep without stable bandages as long as I can.” Read more…
Use a tripod with a quick release cable, timer or remote to avoid camera shake. Clean your lens and sensor to avoid dust spots. Stick with one lens; Horseshoe Bend is a dusty place. Take time to enjoy the spectacular view with your own eyes, away from the camera! What Read more…
Many times acorns are ingested by accident, and in small amounts they are harmless, especially when combined with the normal roughage of hay and grass. There is anecdotal evidence that some horses develop a liking bordering on addiction for acorns and will actually seek them out, overindulging to the point Read more…
The genus Taxus consists of three commonly grown ornamental shrubs – English yew, Canada yew and Japanese yew – and hybrids. The needles and seeds of all yews are highly poisonous to horses, cattle, sheep and goats (Figure 1), although the red, fleshy seed covering is not. What parts of Read more…
Together, the oak toxins affect the kidneys and the gastrointestinal system as direct toxins and can also cause impaction colics in horses that eat a very large amount. Typical symptoms include depression, inappetence, colic, diarrhea, ventral edema, apparent straining to urinate, and red-brown urine. Can horses get sick from eating Read more…
coli, Foals and Diarrhea. Foals are highly susceptible to infection and disease from E. coli, especially as neonates. Can you get E. coli from horse manure? A source of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, horse manure may also contain pathogens (including E. coli) that can be hazardous to human Read more…
Are Geraniums Poisonous to Other Animals? Pelargoniums are toxic to rabbits, horses and other herbivores. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid Ragwort. While ragwort has a bitter taste and is rarely eaten by horses when it is growing, when it is wilted Read more…