Causes of warts The warts are caused by the equine papilloma virus, which is part of the Papillomaviridae family. It’s also related to the bovine papilloma virus, which causes warts in cattle and sarcoids in horses. Sarcoids are much larger than warts and commonly occur on the neck, flanks or Read more…
Diagnosis of Purpura Hemorrhagica in Horses A diagnosis is based on clinical signs, a history of a prior exposure to strangles or other bacterial or viral infections, a physical examination, and the results of testing. Blood tests can show the presence of Streptococcus equi antibodies. How is Purpura Hemorrhagica diagnosed? Read more…
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), sometimes called ‘swamp fever’ is an infectious disease that causes acute, chronic or symptomless illness, characterized by fever, anemia, swelling and weight loss in horses, ponies, mules and donkeys. Can equine infectious anemia Be Cured? How is equine infectious anemia treated? There is no treatment or Read more…
The Equine Rhino and Influenza Flu vaccine will help protect your horse against Rhinopneumonitis and Influenza. Both diseases effect the upper respiratory system. Influenza is known for being the most common in horses. What is Rhino vaccine? Equine Rhinopneumonitis Vaccine (MLV) For vaccination of healthy horses 3 months of age Read more…
Foals are often exposed to the bacteria in contaminated feces, sometimes from the mare. Foals infected with C. perfringens are not contagious to other foals. Is C. diff in horses contagious? The highly resistant spore of C. difficile is the infectious unit of transmission, which occurs primarily via the fecal-oral Read more…
Now it is likely that this breed of animals will be passed to another member of the royal family, the Independent reports. After the death of her father in 1952, the Queen inherited his racing stock. The next likely inheritor is Princess Anne and her daughter Zara Tindall, as they Read more…
Yes, please! The part of the brain that deals with complex emotions and thoughts in us is called the frontal cortex. This part of the brain sits in the forehead of both horse and human, just below the part of the skull that is called frontalis or simply the forehead Read more…
The Queen has arrived at the Royal Windsor Horse Show after missing the State Opening of Parliament earlier this week. The 96-year-old was driven on to the showground in a Range Rover. Did Queen go to the Royal Windsor Horse Show? While the Queen did not attend day one of Read more…
Notable winners of the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes include Adayar (2021), Enable (2017/2019/2020), Highland Reel (2016), Harbinger (2010), Galileo (2001), Montjeu (2000), Swain (1997/1998), Lammtarra (1995), Generous (1991), Nashwan (1989), Dancing Brave (1986), Shergar (1981), Dahlia (1973/1974), Brigadier Which horse has won King George and Queen Elizabeth Read more…
Horses were one of Queen Elizabeth’s true passions. The British monarch received her first riding lesson at age three, was given her first pony when she turned four, and throughout the years, she has often been spotted riding in Windsor Park. What happens to Queen Elizabeth’s horses? When Queen Elizabeth Read more…