Horses should not be offered raw soybeans because they contain a specific enzyme that acts as a trypsin inhibitor; trypsin is an important enzyme involved in the digestion of many proteins. Once soybeans are roasted or processed for meal, the inhibitor is denatured and does no harm, according to Crandell. Read more…
Soybeans cannot be fed raw to horses as they do contain some substances considered to be anti-nutritive which can be destroyed by heat treatment. Soybean meal must therefore be properly heated during processing to provide optimum protein for animals. This will decrease the soybeans’ digestive enzyme inhibitor content. How does Read more…
The stay apparatus is a group of ligaments, tendons and muscles which “lock” major joints in the limbs of the horse. It is best known as the mechanism by which horses can enter a light sleep while still standing up. Why do horses have the reciprocal apparatus? 2. The second Read more…
Inflammation. There are concerns that soy consumption could result in inflammatory effects due to the relatively high ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. Is soy inflammatory to horses? Soy is a primary source of omega-6 fatty acids. While these fatty acids are important for horses, too much omega-6 in Read more…
An Edema can often occur when horses are stood still for long periods of time such as when stabled and when travelling. However they may also occur due to trauma, allergic reaction and infections. What causes edema in horses? Malignant edema is a disease in which there is a severe, Read more…
Horses contract the disease through an open wound or fly bite, with bacteria entering through these abrasions or wounds and, sometimes, mucous membranes. In 2008, an Oregon veterinarian who was treating horses with pigeon fever contracted the bacteria. How do horses get bacterial infections? Horses are most often infected through Read more…
Just one ounce a day in a small amount of water or feed will begin to strengthen the horse’s body internally. And horses like it too! Pure Calcium Bentonite clay also contains more than 70 trace minerals. How do you use bentonite clay on horses? Bentonite clay can also be Read more…
Many horse owners opt to give bran mashes to their horses on Sunday evenings, after a big competition, or on a cold winter night. Bran mash is made by mixing wheat bran with ample warm water to produce a slurry, then adding in other grains, apples, carrots and/or other treats. Read more…
11,000-horsepower. Top Fuel. Among the fastest-accelerating machines in the world, 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragsters are often referred to as the “kings of the sport,” and with good reason. They are capable of covering the dragstrip in less than 3.7 seconds at more than 330 mph. Can a car have 10000 Read more…
The 3,000-Horsepower Nissan GT-R The team have installed a pair of 7685 turbos and moved the air inlets to the hood, to help the GT-R breathe easier. The cool-looking, all-wheel drive, black sports car is running with a stock 3.8 liter block, which has had a full race makeover. What Read more…