A twitch is a device that is used to restrain horses for various stressful situations, such as veterinary treatment. It is usually made up of a stick-like handle loop of chain or rope on the end, or a metal ring with a rope loop which is wrapped around the upper Read more…
This small prehistoric horse was estimated to have had an average lifespan of 9 years and weighing in at 160lbs. (72.5kg). How old is the three toed horse fossil? Story. So Parahippus is a horse that evolved in North America about 18 million years ago and one of the best Read more…
1:1 to 6:1. The ratio of Ca and P is always important when looking at horse rations. A ratio of two parts Ca: one part P is ideal, with a range of 1:1 to 6:1 being acceptable. Because phosphorous competes with Ca for absorption in the gut, total diets that Read more…
The digestion of protein begins in the stomach, through to the small intestine which results in the end product the free amino acids. These are then available for absorption into the blood stream and used for various functions throughout your horse’s body. How do horses digest and absorb its food? Read more…
Whilst out on public highways and byways, Highway Code Rule 49 states children under the age of 14 must wear a helmet that is fastened securely as well as complying with specific regulations. Adult riders should also follow this requirement; however there is no legal obligation to do so. Can Read more…
Black Horse | Molson Coors. Who makes Black Horse beer? Molson CoorsBlack Horse is brewed by Molson Coors in Newfoundland and Labrador. 341ml bottle. Who owns the biggest beer companies? Anheuser-Busch InbevThe 10 Largest Beer Companies in the World: A Closer Look. Anheuser-Busch Inbev owns 500 different beer brands and Read more…
Only 2%-5% of Glucosamine fed to horses is actually bioavailable and can be absorbed sufficiently. Can glucosamine be absorbed? Pharmacokinetic studies have shown that glucosamine is easily absorbed, but the current treatment doses (for example, 1,500 mg/day) barely reach the required therapeutic concentration in plasma and tissue. What does glucosamine Read more…
L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in humans as well as horses and can be useful for: fueling and repairing muscle tissue. Who should not use L-glutamine? While L-glutamine supplementation is usually considered safe for most people, there are some who should avoid it. People with kidney disease, liver Read more…
According to the NRC (2007), threonine requirements for horses can be estimated as 62% of lysine requirement. Threonine should account for 2.7% of dietary crude protein intake. A 500 kg horse at maintenance requires 17 grams per day of threonine for optimal protein synthesis. How much amino acids should a Read more…
It is a highly soluble protein, unlike other cytochromes, with a solubility of about 100 g/L and is an essential component of the electron transport chain, where it carries one electron. Cytochrome C (CYT C) Product Name Cytochrome C Source Equine Heart Catalogue Number 192-10 Purity > 95% Form Powder Read more…