The horse has the smallest stomach in relation to body size of all domestic animals. Due to the small capacity, smaller, frequent meals are recommended. The stomach’s main functions include mixing, storage and controlled release of feed into the small intestine; and secretion of pepsin to begin protein digestion. What Read more…
Treatment. One treatment option is administering intravenous (IV) calcium borogluconate (23%) in a 5-liter bag of isotonic fluids. This calcium-containing fluid will not reduce plasma potassium concentrations, but it can help protect the heart muscle from their negative effects. How do you treat high potassium in horses? Treating increased potassium Read more…
So, to get rid of a charley horse or prevent one in the future, consider adding essential electrolytes. Potassium: A lack of potassium can interfere with the muscles’ ability to use glycogen, a sugar that is the muscles’ main source of energy. Does potassium help with leg cramps? Potassium is Read more…
Vitamin A is stored in the horse’s liver, and supplies are usually sufficient to see the horse through winter months when fresh grass is not available. To be sure of providing enough vitamin A, owners can feed a grain product that is fortified with this nutrient and designed for the Read more…
Vitamin K. Vitamin K is required for blood clotting, but no requirement has been established for horses. Why is vitamin K important to horses? Vitamin K not only plays an important role in blood-clotting but also in a number of other physiological processes such as bone metabolism, immune function, programmed Read more…
It is not uncommon for dogs to eat horse feed and if only a small amount is eaten it shouldn’t be a problem. However, if your dog eats a large amount it can get sick, which again requires immediate veterinary attention. What happens if dogs eat horse feed? What to Read more…
Favourite for MARES IN FOAL and stallions alike. Many herbalists highly recommend this herb to be added to the feed in small, regular doses for the benefit of both mom and baby. Is raspberry leaf safe for horses? In addition to its strong uterine benefits, raspberry leaf is a good Read more…
Horse manure is an effective fertilizer for fruit trees, but do not use fresh manure. Fresh manure can damage your trees and even kill young saplings due to dangerously high nitrogen content at that stage. What type of manure is best for citrus trees? Poultry manurePoultry manure is a great, Read more…
Adding horse manure to your berry patch is an inexpensive, organic way to provide your berry vines with the nutrients they need. Can you put horse manure around blueberry bushes? While manure is a good slow-release nutrient source, you need to be careful to not place it too close to Read more…
Some oil-based horse fly repellents are made with petroleum distillates—byproducts of crude oil production. It’s often described as a colorless liquid that might smell a bit like gasoline or kerosene. Is horse fly spray harmful to humans? Not for use on humans. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Read more…