When Does Horseshoe Kidney Occur?

Horseshoe kidney occurs during fetal development, as the kidneys move into their normal position in the flank area (area around the side, just above the waist). Horseshoe kidney occurs in about one in 500 children. How does horseshoe kidney develop? It occurs during fetal development as the kidneys move into Read more…

How Do Horses Get Fibre?

Fibre, which is also called ‘structural carbohydrate’, is essentially provided by the pasture, hay, chaff, haylage and high fibre feeds like sugarbeet and legume hulls in your horse’s diet. Where do horses get fiber? Horses should consume 1.0 – 1.5% of their bodyweight per day in quality roughage to meet Read more…

How Does A Horse Lay?

Horses have an amazing ability to be able to sleep standing up. But they do also sleep lying down. How does a horse lay down? They will typically be partially on their side, legs folded underneath with chin resting on the ground. Only seldom, and when feeling very comfortable will Read more…