Primary sinusitis is typically the result of an infection in the upper respiratory tract and it is most frequently caused by Streptococcus species of bacteria. What causes maxillary sinusitis? Maxillary Sinusitis is the inflammation of the paranasal sinuses caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus. The infection can also result Read more…
Draft horses are among the sturdiest horses in the game and are what players should want for tasks such as pulling carts, carriages, wagons, and coaches. Like most draft horses, Belgians are incredibly strong. They are sturdy, but they also weigh more than other horses which makes them slightly harder Read more…
between 20-30 years. Australian Stock Horses will live between 20-30 years and do not have any specific equine health problems other than that suffered through natural ageing. Are Australian stock horses good for beginners? Most Australian Stock Horses have a good temperament, and more often than not have inherited a Read more…
Belgian Draft Horses are better than a riding horse but are considered the weakest of all draft horses. In addition to riding, they’re good at pulling things like carriages. If you decide to get this one as an upgrade from riding horses go for the Blond Chestnut or the Mealy Read more…
Quick Information Alternative Names Stockhorse Weight Can weigh around 1,200 lbs (544 kg) Height (size) 14-16.2 hands (142-164 cm, 55.9-64.6 inches) Health A hardy breed with no known equine health concerns; can suffer from navicular syndrome, melanomas, arthritis, laminitis, and stringhalt Gaited Yes How heavy is a Stock Horse? An Read more…
Essentially, Super Fibres are products such as beet pulp and soyhulls which have been shown to be more digestible than hay and chaff. The benefit of this is that they are excellent sources of digestible energy and ultimately provide higher nutritional value to your horse. What is a good source Read more…
American quarter horses, Appaloosas and Paint horses are all descendants of hot-blooded breeds. The American quarter horse is considered by many to be the original American Warmblood. What horses are cold blooded? Cold-blooded horses encompass the draft breeds such as Percherons, Shires, Clydesdales, and Belgians. Large-boned and heavy-bodied, these horses Read more…
Body condition scoring involves the palpation and visual assessment of the degrees of fatness of various areas of the horse, such as: over the ribs, tailhead area, neck and withers, and behind the shoulders. How do you score a horse’s body condition? Six point scale 0 to 5 0 = Read more…
What is another word for sawhorse? trestle base bracket frame framework beam brace horse stand support Why do they call them sawhorses? The names come from the shape of the frame, which resembles a horse. A sawhorse may also be a rack for supporting logs for sawing, known in the Read more…
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) – Elevated AST levels are seen in cases of acute liver or muscle damage. Levels peak 24 – 48 hours following injury and will return to normal 10 – 21 days following resolution. Combined with CK measurements, AST provides a useful measurement of muscle damage in cases Read more…