When the mare gives birth, she is “foaling“, and the impending birth is usually stated as “to foal”. A newborn horse is “foaled”. What is a horse giving birth called? When the mare is foaling, she is actually in labor and giving birth. We say, “A mare foaled” when she Read more…
What is purpura hemorrhagica? Purpura hemorrhagica (PH) is when blood vessels swell due to an improper immune response. PH cases usually relate to prior bouts of strangles. Unlike strangles, PH can’t spread to other horses. There are reports that some PH cases relate to other upper respiratory infections. What causes Read more…
The sharp, hard pieces can irritate or even pierce delicate internal tissues in the esophagus, stomach, or intestines. Luckily, most dogs will vomit up indigestible hunks of hoof. Still, the sharp and hard hoof pieces can cause irritation both going down and coming up in those situations. Is it good Read more…
Horses are relatively resistant to tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis; however, they are susceptible to M bovis. When tuberculosis does develop, tuberculous, noncalcified lesions are often found in the liver, mesenteric lymph nodes, lungs, and other sites. What animals can be infected with tuberculosis? Bovine TB can infect all mammals Read more…
Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) is a highly contagious airborne disease and occurs in horses worldwide. There are nine strains of EHV, but EHV-1 and EHV-4 are the most common. arrow-down. Last reviewed: 12th July 2022. What is the new horse virus? The virus known as equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy, or EHM, Read more…
Clinical signs While most animals recover in two weeks, the cough may continue longer and it may take as much as six months for some horses to regain their full ability. How long does equine flu last? What is the prognosis for equine influenza? The prognosis for infected horses is Read more…
Improve digestion and balance PH levels in your horse Apple Cider Vinegar works to acidify the horse’s stomach for better digestion, cleansing the digestic tract. It can also aid in the absorption of minerals and helps balance the acid/alkaline ratio which is essential for good health. Does apple cider vinegar Read more…
The royal inherited his mother’s racehorses In her lifetime, the monarch moreover established herself as a veritable racehorse breeder. Numbering around 180, the royal horses and ponies are kept at various royal residences and stables, with many sharing a base at Balmoral and Sandringham. How many horses do the royal Read more…
A horse experiencing panic is likely to be attempting to move back towards the herd or caregiver. Running fence lines, pulling at the end of the lead rope, running circles around the handler, and general dancing around. With fear though, “freezing” is more likely to be the very first response; Read more…
The golden age of racing began in the 1970s when a big red horse named Secretariat carried the sport to glorious new highs during the 1973 Secretariat. When was horse racing really popular? Racing made a huge comeback in the 1920s, as state governments legalised on-track betting which provided a Read more…