Do Horses Have A Pylorus?

The equine stomach is made up of two separate portions; the white squamous mucosa which comprises the top third of the stomach and the pink glandular mucosa which comprises the bottom two thirds. The pylorus is the exit into the small intestine. What does the pyloric sphincter do in a Read more…

Can You Give A Pregnant Horse Ivermectin?

Conclusions and clinical relevance: Administration of the ivermectin-praziquantel paste appears to be safe in pregnant mares and their foals. Is ivermectin safe for pregnant horses? Ivermectin is a popular active ingredient in wormers used for different types of equine parasites and is also known to be a safe choice for Read more…

What Does Distal Mean In Horses?

Lower Leg Bones The distal limb is everything below the knee and the hock. It includes these regions: cannon. fetlock joint. What does dorsal mean in horses? The back surfaceDorsal: The back surface, or topline Ventral: Underneath the belly. The under part. Lateral: Away from the middle plane (mid line) Read more…

Can A Horse Breathe Through Its Nose?

1. They Can’t Breathe Through the Mouth! Horses, unlike many animals, only breathe through the nose and cannot breathe through the mouth. If you’ve ridden or watched horses running at canter or gallop, you’ve probably heard them snorting with each stride. Why can’t horses breathe through their nose? The horse Read more…