Common causes of hypoglycemia include sepsis (systemic infection), liver disease, colic, colitis, and neoplasia; In adult horses, elevated levels of triglycerides (fats) unrelated to liver disease were also associated with hypoglycemia. What causes low glucose in horses? Most common causes of hypoglycemia included liver and gastrointestinal (40%) disease, sepsis (33%), Read more…
Legs, horse Skeletal muscles are responsible for posture and movement. They are attached to bones and arranged around the joints. Smooth muscle helps facilitate many involuntary processes in the body, such as the flow of blood (by surrounding arteries) and the movement of food along the digestive tract. How do Read more…
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) for horses include omega-3 and omega-6. Omega-3 fatty acids consist of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Flaxseed, chia seed, and soy and canola oils are good sources of ALA. Is omega-3 or omega-6 better for horses? Omega 6s are involved in Read more…
Alfalfa and clover contain more digestible energy (DE) and crude protein (CP) than grasses. They are a good option for owners who want to limit feeding grain to their horses. Why can’t horses eat alfalfa? Alfalfa hay can cause diarrhea in a horse that overeats it because the hay is Read more…
PANACUR (fenbendazole) Paste 10% is administered orally at a rate of 2.3 mg/lb (5 mg/kg) for the control of large strongyles, small strongyles, and pinworms. One 57 gram syringe will deworm a 2,500 lb horse. What company makes fenbendazole? Rakshit manufactures Fenbendazole USP, EP and IP pharmacopeia. Rakshit facilities are Read more…
PANACUR (fenbendazole) Paste 10% is administered orally at a rate of 2.3 mg/lb (5 mg/kg) for the control of large strongyles, small strongyles, and pinworms. One 57 gram syringe will deworm a 2,500 lb horse. Can horses take fenbendazole? A safe treatment “Fenbendazole has a wide safety margin,” says Chappell. Read more…
The average horse will need around $60- $90 worth of dewormers per year if rotation is used, or $50 to $75 worth of fecal egg counts (plus one or more $10 dewormer) on a reactive program (depending on whether the horse is a high or low shedder). It’s pretty much Read more…
The house or a heated tack room or garage is one option, as is a refrigerator. For powders and pills, you can store the amount you are likely to use in a week in the feed room, but keep the rest in a place with a consistent temperature to protect Read more…
Equine Pneumonia Affects Horses of All Ages Elderly horses and those with weak immune systems are also more likely to develop the lung infection. Other equine pneumonia risk factors include: Inhaling Dust, Debris, or Soil Contaminated by Bacteria or Fungus. How can you tell if a horse has pneumonia? Signs Read more…
The main function of the small colon is to remove any excess water and return it to the body. The material that remains is not digestible by the horse and is formed into fecal balls that are passed into the rectum. Do horses have a small colon? The horse’s gastrointestinal Read more…