“Scratches” refers to a common skin condition in horses that can affect the heel, the back of the pastern, the fetlock, and occasionally the cannon bone. Veterinarians may refer to it as pastern dermatitis or pastern folliculitis. It is also known as “mud fever”, “dew poisoning”, “greasy heel” or “cracked Read more…
horse pill (plural horse pills) (idiomatic, sometimes mildly humorous) A medicinal pill which is very large in size and is therefore difficult for a person to swallow. What is horse slang for? a slang word for heroin. How do you give a horse a pill? For small pills, the easiest Read more…
Arsenic toxicity in horses will lead to a severely irritated gastrointestinal tract and can cause unsteadiness, paralysis and death. Arsenic poisoning in horses will usually be due to the horse having access to items that contain arsenic. Why would you give a horse arsenic? Products that contain arsenic include but Read more…
Poisoning is a frequent problem in domestic animals. Horses are the third most commonly affected species and pesticides are one of the main causes of toxicosis. What chemicals are toxic to horses? 10 Plants and Chemicals Toxic to Horses Yew. Oleander. Ionophores. Blister Beetles. Rodenticides and Pesticides. Herbicides. Decaying Organic Read more…
Buttercups. Buttercups are poisonous to horses if eaten fresh, but a horse would need to eat large amounts to die from eating them. Seek professional advice on spraying to remove from grazing areas. What is toxic to horses? Weeds: Onions/garlic, ground ivy, milkweed, bracken fern, cocklebur, horsetail, white snakeroot, St. Read more…
Goats are one of the most common four-legged barn buddies for horses, but veterinarians continue to caution that some goat feeds contain an ingredient that can be lethal to horses. Rumensin (monensin sodium) is often included in commercial feeds designed for ruminants like cattle and goats. Will urea hurt horses? Read more…
Powell All-Stock can be fed to all species of animals (Horses, Cows, Goats, Sheep, Deer, Donkeys, Mules, etc). It still maintains proper amounts of protein, grain, vitamins, and minerals to maintain good health. It can be fed free choice to cattle on pastures in good conditions or with proper amounts Read more…
Table 1. Feeding risks at various mold spore counts Mold spore count per gram Feeding risk and cautions Under 500,000 Relatively low risk ½ to 1 million Relatively safe 1 to 2 million Feed with caution 2 to 3 million Closely observe animals and performance Will a little bit of Read more…
Horses that suffer an allergy to hay can be allergic to either the hay dust or to the mold that can grow in the hay. Signs of wheezing, sneezing and coughing are indications that your horse is having an allergic reaction to airborne dust or mold. Can moldy hay cause Read more…
Horses were revered in ancient Greece as symbols of wealth, power, and status. On stunning black- and red-figure vases, in sculpture, and in other media, Greek artists depicted the daily care of horses, chariot and horseback races, scenes of combat, and mythological horse-hybrids such as satyrs and the winged Pegasus. Read more…