Scabby wounds on the front of the fetlocks and outsides of the hocks are usually “bed sores” that are caused by recurring abrasion when a horse lies down on hard ground or rough bedding. Classically this is seen in dry lot situations on abrasive gravel or hard dirt. What is Read more…
Clydesdales are very hardy, even in the coldest of conditions. Clydesdales are beautiful movers with a high stepping gait and showy action. They should be free moving in both walk and trot. Clydesdales are often described as graceful and elegant to watch, which makes it one of the most elegant Read more…
Equine hyperimmune serum is used as antivenom to treat poisonous bites or stings from various snakes, spiders, jellyfish, stonefish, and scorpions [11]. What is normal horse serum? Normal serum is frequently used for blocking or saturating generalized binding interactions for immunodetection methods, especially those involving tissue samples such as immunohistochemistry Read more…
6.9%. Overview. Red Horse is the first extra-strong beer brand in the Philippines. It is a high-alcohol lager of the San Miguel Brewery, with an alcohol content of 6.9% abv. How many percent alcohol is red horse? 6.9%Volume. Red Horse Beer is the Philippines’ first extra-strong beer brand. With an Read more…
The NRC (2007) estimates that methionine should account for 1.2% of dietary crude protein intake. The crude protein requirement for a 500 kg horse is 630 grams per day which yields a methionine requirement of 7.5 grams per day for a horse at maintenance. Can horses have too much methionine? Read more…
Occasional ridges on the hoof wall are a normal fact of life for horses. When the seasons change the grass, a horse changes grains or supplements, or something disrupts overall health, the hoof may react by growing a ring. Ideally, you’ll see a ring midway down the hoof wall, with Read more…
Yes, horses will also swish their tails when they are irritated or expressing displeasure. If your horse is being exercised and learning something new, they may start swishing their tail if the lesson has gone on too long and they are beginning to lose focus. Can horses control their tails? Read more…
Hair loss due to heat and sweat also is commonly observed on the faces of horses, around the eyes and the ears. This pattern of hair loss is many times the result of some horses’ aversion to having their faces washed during a bath or after hard work. Why is Read more…
Improve visibility to wire fences by adding a top rail of wood; PVC; or durable white vinyl fence ribbon, either standard or electrified. This addition not only makes a wire fence more visible, it also deters horses from reaching over the fence to graze. How do you make a fence Read more…
Normal horses should suppress cortisol levels to below 30 nmol/L and ideally 150 nmol/L) usually have less suppression and values below 40nmol/L would be considered normal. What is normal cortisol range? Normal Results Normal values for a blood sample taken at 8 in the morning are 5 to 25 mcg/dL Read more…