Like mosquitoes, only female horseflies drink blood, and they do so so with fearsome mandibles that contain six sharp blades, or stylets. Do horseflies have mouths? Adult horse-flies feed on nectar and plant exudates; the males have weak mouthparts and only the females bite animals to obtain enough protein from Read more…
Horseflies thrive in hot weather, and their bites can be sore, due to their razor-sharp claws. Also known as clegs, these dark-coloured creatures are about 2cm in size and tend to be found near horse stables, as well as ponds, woodlands and grassy areas. What is the difference between a Read more…
Treat your lawn, landscape, and the perimeter of your home with Ortho® BugClear™ Insect Killer For Lawns & Landscapes Ready-To-Spray or Ortho® Bugclear™ Insect Killer For Lawns & Landscapes Concentrate to help control horse flies. The formula kills insects within minutes and provides 6 months of control. What spray keep Read more…
Nine horses actually entered the 2022 Preakness Stakes. Furthermore, not every horse in the Preakness will have run in the Derby. Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike should appear, as should fellow Derby runners Epicenter, Simplification, and Happy Jack. How many horses are running in the Preakness 2022? A field of Read more…
A skewbald horse has a coat made up of white patches on a non-black base coat, such as chestnut, bay, or any colour besides black coat. What colours are a piebald horse? A piebald horse is a horse with colored splotches on a white background, primarily black splotches on a Read more…
They are often caused by trauma (such as scratching the eye) or an inflammatory condition known as uveitis. There is a high risk of infection with corneal ulcers, so it’s important to visit the vet as soon as you see any signs of a ulcer or injury to your horse’s Read more…
Call your veterinarian if you notice any signs of respiratory distress in your horse. If equine asthma is identified before any permanent damage is done to the lungs (mild to moderate asthma), your horse can continue to breathe easy with proper treatment and management. What causes wheezing in horses? It Read more…
pinna. The outer ear is the visible portion that can be a strong indicator of the general mood of your horse, a tip-off as to where its attention is directed, and even a sentinel to a well-timed kick. The outer ear is also called the auricle or pinna—the word auricular Read more…
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a mosquito-borne viral disease that primarily affects horses. The disease, also called “sleeping sickness,” causes inflammation or swelling of the brain and spinal cord. Is sleeping sickness in horses contagious? Infected horses and humans do not have enough virus in their blood to be contagious Read more…
68 AD. White Horse Temple (Chinese: 白马寺) is a Buddhist temple in Luoyang, Henan that, according to tradition, is the first Buddhist temple in China, having been first established in 68 AD under the patronage of Emperor Ming in the Eastern Han dynasty. How old is White Horse Temple? The Read more…