A vet will administer IV fluids to a horse via an IV catheter, which is typically inserted into the jugular vein on the neck. Complications can arise, including venous injury with thrombosis or infection, causing a blockage. How much IV fluids do horses need? However, all of the above fluid Read more…
Subcutaneous fluids are not well tolerated in horses and foals and should be avoided. Similarly, the risks associated with intraperitoneal fluid administration in horses (e.g. gastrointestinal puncture, peritonitis) almost always preclude the use of this method in horses or foals. Can you give sub Q fluids to a horse? Subcutaneous Read more…
The urinary system or tract includes the kidneys, the ureters (tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder), the bladder, and the urethra (the tube through which urine exits the body). Where is a horses urethra? At the tip of the penis (the glans) is the opening of the urethra. Read more…
They are neither harmful to humans (nor animals) nor do they carry any harmful parasites. Do worms stay in apples? These worms/caterpillars then hatch and work their way into the center of the newly formed apple often without detection, where they remain until they mature. Once they have matured, they Read more…
2. Grooming acts as preventive medicine. A good grooming session increases blood flow to the skin’s surface, massages large muscle groups, and daily hoof picking keeps the feet clean and helps prevent common hoof issues such as thrush, a bacterial disease of the sole. Do horses need daily brushing? Make Read more…
Two common definitions used today are the mechanical horsepower (or imperial horsepower), which is about 745.7 watts, and the metric horsepower, which is approximately 735.5 watts. Horsepower Unit of power Symbol hp Does HP mean horsepower? Horsepower (hp) is a unit of measurement in the foot-pound-second (fps or ft-lb/s) or Read more…
The horse is a hindgut fermenter, meaning that the large intestine is the site of fermentation of ingested fiber. This is in contrast to ruminants, such as cattle, goats, and sheep, that are foregut fermenters with a rumen and multicompartment stomach. What is meant by hindgut fermentation? Hindgut fermentation is Read more…
What is a horse’s topline? The topline is the group of muscles that run along a horse’s spine from the top of the neck to the wither area, down the back and loin, and over the top of the hip into the croup region. Where is the top line on Read more…
Overfed Horse Overfeeding can lead to a host of physical problems, ranging from excess weight that contributes to degenerative joint disease to equine metabolic syndrome and laminitis. Some horses develop hay belly, especially if they consume a large volume of lower quality feed. What happens if I overfeed my horse? Read more…
Soybeans, when processed and fed correctly, are a great source of protein and fat for your horse. They are also a great source of phosphorus, low in fiber, and are highly digestible. To get the most benefit for your horse, consider what type of soy you are feeding your horse. Read more…