Aetiology (cause) – Cushing’s disease is caused by an enlargement of the region of the pituitary gland known as the pars intermedia which is located at the base of the brain. Table 1 Similarities and differences between Cushings disease and EMS. Cushing’s Disease EMS Cause PPID genetics, obesity, insulin resistance Read more…
150,000 horses. Although estimates vary because precise records were not kept, numbers exaggerated and auxiliary troops not always counted, Napoleon’s army entered Russia with more than 450,000 men, more than 150,000 horses, around 25,000 wagons and almost 1,400 pieces of artillery. How many horses did Napoleon have in Russia? 150,000 Read more…
The rate of weight gain slows for yearlings, and mature weight is reached between 36 and 60 months of age. Generally, 50 to 60 percent of mature weight is reached by 12 months of age, and 80 to 90 percent of mature weight is reached by 24 months of age. Read more…
According to the NRC (2007), threonine requirements for horses can be estimated as 62% of lysine requirement. Threonine should account for 2.7% of dietary crude protein intake. A 500 kg horse at maintenance requires 17 grams per day of threonine for optimal protein synthesis. What does threonine do for horses? Read more…
Horses in tick areas must be checked regularly and if any ticks are found they can be sprayed with a pyrethrum based insect repellent (or roll on). Wait about an hour and then apply the solution again. The tick should drop off soon after or if not you can then Read more…
Ice is an ideal treatment for horse and rider stings. Check with your vet for the best first aid products currently available. You’ll want to start cold-hosing your horse’s stings as soon as possible and possibly icing them, depending on the area. Call your vet immediately and ask for instructions. Read more…
It is uncommon for horses to be severely itchy or in pain when they have a simple ringworm infection, but mild irritation or reddening around the scaly patch may be seen. Can ringworms be painful? The skin may flake, peel, or crack, and it can itch, sting, burn, or feel Read more…
Zinc oxide is an inorganic source of the essential trace mineral zinc. It is commonly used in equine feeds and supplements for hoof, skin, hair, immune, and metabolic health. What does zinc do for horses? Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace mineral that is required in the horse’s diet to Read more…
They will average 10-12″ at the widest point and many measure 48″ inches long. Average yield is 2-3 sq ft. How thick is horse hide? 1.6 mm to 4 mmThe strip (a.k.a. bark strip, russet horsehide strip, natural horsebutt strip, north of cordovan, and others) is thick relative to the Read more…
Ninety percent of the time “head tossing” and “rooting at the bit”are caused by the person riding the horse. If your horse “roots at the bit,” that is, he drops his head and pulls or tugs the reins out of your hands, then he’s learned that when he pulls you Read more…