Large strongyles, small strongyles, ascarids, tapeworms, pinworms, bots, and threadworms are common internal parasites that infect horses. In adult horses, small strongyles and tapeworms are the largest concerns. Can you get parasites from horses? Transmission: Infected horses can transmit the parasite to humans indirectly through fecal contamination of water, or Read more…
A source of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, horse manure may also contain pathogens (including E. coli) that can be hazardous to human health. When manure is not managed properly, these contaminants can make their way into our water and cause problems. Can you get E. coli from animal Read more…
concave. If our f(x, y) = cxayb exhibits constant or decreasing return to scale (CRS or DRS), that is a + b ≤ 1, then clearly a ≤ 0, b ≤ 0, and we have thus the Cobb-Douglas function is concave if and M1 ≤ 0, M1 ≤ 0, M2 Read more…
At the 1927 meetings of the American Economic Association, Paul Douglas presented a paper entitled “A Theory of Production,” which he had coauthored with Charles Cobb. The paper proposed the now familiar Cobb-Douglas function as a mathematical representation of the relationship between capital, labor, and output. Who made Cobb-Douglas? The Read more…
Promising new research has found just being in the presence of a horse can have a calming effect on people. The relationship between humans and horses dates back centuries, typically involving utility and sports. Why do horses make me feel calm? “It has been clinically documented that just being around Read more…
Horses are exposed to the virus via nasal secretions from infected horses or horses still shedding the virus up to a week post clinical disease. Influenza Rhinopneumonitis Equine Infectious Anemia Rabies West Nile Disease Vesicular Stomatitis Ringworm Lawsonia Anaplasmosis Pleuropneumonia Lyme Disease MERSA What disease is transmissible from horses to Read more…
They are majestic, strong and can display a broad range of emotions. Whether they’re around humans or other horses, they are amazingly communicative and thrive in social settings. These qualities are part of the reason why horses can develop such a strong bond with humans. Are horses naturally nice to Read more…
As a very general rule, the average 15–16hh horse will use a 46–48in long girth; and around 26in short girth. How do I know what size girth to get for my horse? How to determine your cinch size: Measure your horse from the center of the underside of his chest Read more…
Gastric or Colonic Ulcers Anecdotally, horse owners often report that girthiness is associated with gastric ulceration, which can cause stomach discomfort. Hindgut issues or colonic ulcers may also cause pain that makes girthing uncomfortable. What can cause a horse to be Girthy? Having a girthy horse is a common problem Read more…
Infection of T. gondii is subclinical in horses, atypical clinical signs includes fever, ataxia, retinal degeneration and encephalomyelitis, and abortion or stillbirth in pregnant equids. Human toxoplasmosis cases associated with consumption of horse meat have been reported in some countries [6, 7]. What animals can spread toxoplasmosis to humans? Animal-to-human Read more…