Dried beet pulp is available in shredded or pelleted form. It is fed as a digestible fiber supplement to a horse’s fiber or forage needs, and dried beet pulp may be incorporated into quality horse feeds as a source of digestible fiber and to significantly lower the sugar and starch Read more…
Cars that were named after Horses Ford Bronco 1966 to 1996. Dodge Colt 1970-1994. Ford Pinto 1971–1980. Ford Mustang 1964 – Present. What car is named after a horse? Ford Mustang There are two theories on how the Mustang got its name: Robert J. Eggert, Ford’s division market research manager Read more…
Horses typically recover within two weeks, but outbreaks can have significant financial impacts on the equine industry. How do you get rid of bacterial infection in horses? The best way to treat a bacterial infection is to physically get rid of the organisms and to change the environment where they Read more…
Overfeeding garlic can be dangerous to your horse as it may allow unfriendly bacteria to flourish affecting the health of the horse’s gastrointestinal tract. Garlic fed in large amounts can also be harmful. This is because it can cause toxicity and body anaemia. How much garlic is safe for horses? Read more…
Feeding low glycemic index feeds, like plain beet pulp and warm-season grasses, will also help to lower blood glucose and insulin. Increasing the amount of exercise your horse gets is also very important in maintaining a healthy horse. What causes high glucose levels in horses? Age and diet may be Read more…
Fat horses or those on a diet too high in protein can suffer from swollen limbs, so it’s worth speaking to your nutritionist to check your horse’s diet is appropriate for his condition and current workload. What causes a horses legs to swell? Soft, puffy joints or “filling” around the Read more…
Equine rescue organizations in the U.S. have an estimated capacity of 13,400 horses per year [2]. How many horse rescues are in the US? As the pandemic stretches on, the more than 500 equine rescues in the nation — from Thoroughbred aftercare organizations to donkey sanctuaries — are trying to Read more…
The multitude of wild horses that were common in the area, he says, were rounded up and put to work, or made into food. Nowadays wild horses in the state are in protected areas. The protected horses are treated in approximately the same way the government treats endangered species, according Read more…
Lignin fiber is completely non-digestible in the digestive system of horses. If horses eat a large volume of straw, this lignin fiber accumulates in the digestive system and it can plug (impact) the digestive system. This results in severe colic and even death if not properly treated. Why does my Read more…
Grains provide starch and are a great energy source for working horses, however there are numerous considerations regarding how they are fed. What can I feed my horse to give more energy? Fibre and oil provide slow release energy whereas sugars and starch provide quick release energy. For lazy horses Read more…