1 percent. The horse should always be fed a minimum of 1 percent of its body weight in forage (on a dry matter basis); the ideal is 1.5 to 2 percent of its body weight. Feeding less roughage than this can lead to health issues such as colic and ulcers. Read more…
Stephanie says: “False. Sheep feed has been formulated specifically for the needs of sheep and not equines. “Sheep are also very sensitive to copper so these feeds contain copper antagonists, which could cause deficiencies in horses.” What can I not feed my horse? Here are eight foods you should never Read more…
Historically in North America, “livery stable” had a somewhat different meaning: a stable where horses, teams and wagons were for hire, but also where privately owned horses could be boarded for a short time. Because of the temporary boarding aspect, livery stables were often attached to a hotel or boarding Read more…
The serum can be administered topically as often as possible, and should be replaced by new serum every eight days. Atropine sulfate is a common therapeutic agent for equine eye problems. How long does atropine injection effect last? Atropine is incompletely metabolised in the liver and is excreted in the Read more…
If your horse has suffered an eye injury, your veterinarian might have prescribed, among other medications, atropine ointment or drops. This medication is used to help relieve pain associated with ocular inflammation and promote pupil dilation. What is the purpose of atropine? Ophthalmic atropine is used before eye examinations to Read more…
Assuming the hay is around 90% dry matter, the amount to feed a 500kg horse is calculated as follows: To calculate dry matter intake: 500 x (1.5/100) = 7.5kg of dry matter required daily. To calculate how much hay to feed: 7.5 ÷ (90/100) = 8.3kg of hay fed daily. Read more…
Phosphorus is important for bone growth and skeletal health in horses. While Ca is the major player, P makes up 14 to 17 percent of the mineral component of a horses skeleton. But that is not all it does. Phosphorous is vital in energy transfer (ATP), DNA and RNA synthesis, Read more…
A 2009 study found it present in around 1 in a 100 of thoroughbred horses in the UK, and it is probably slightly more common in warmblood horses. Horses with diseases affecting their balance and coordination can be dangerous to ride and are usually euthanised or retired. Can a horse Read more…
Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis Disease (HYPP)- is an autosomal dominant disease caused by point mutation in the SCN4A gene that affects 1.5% of Quarter Horses and up to 56% of Halter horses. HYPP is a muscular disease that has been traced back to a Quarter Horse stallion named Impressive. What disease Read more…
Through the early years of the 1800s, this early breed of the American Quarter Horse would be bred with the last few bloodlines that would officially solidify the overall breed. Sir Archy was the first in this line, following by two influential horses named Printer and Tiger. Who was the Read more…