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…
Smell helps horse select what they eat (horses are sensitive to poisonous plants, moldy forage and grain, dirty water, etc.). Horses use smell to detect other horses by smelling feces, urine, and body odors. Smell is very important in detecting the sex and stage of estrous in mares. Why do 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…
Alfalfa hay This legume hay is higher in protein than grass hay. However, it has high calcium to phosphorus ratio, which isn’t suitable for growing horses. What kind of grass hay is best for horses? Grass Hay for Horses Kentucky bluegrass, orchardgrass and timothy are all examples of common grasses Read more…
Diagnosis of Sweet Pea Poisoning in Horses This plant can cause irreparable damage to your horse body. Although slow to develop, you may suddenly notice a strange gait in your horse, or he may be staggering or in some cases, the hind quarters appear quite paralysed. Can horses have pea 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…
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…
Affected horses usually exhibit restlessness, colic, sweating, and death, with postmortem examination showing severe damage to the heart muscle. Because of this risk, never feed cattle feed containing ionophores to horses. Will urea hurt horses? Contrary to popular belief, horses are not extremely sensitive to urea and in fact show Read more…
Horses yawn for a wide variety of reasons including excess stress or anticipation, relief from gastrointestinal distress, physical pain or discomfort, or as a social behavior signaling dominance. Your horse may also yawn following a time of quiet or rest. Do horses yawn when bored? Research suggests that yawning in Read more…
Clean uncontaminated water is a must for horses. If horses are forced to drink water that is contaminated with dirt, algae or manure/urine they can become sick. What type of water do horses need? All horses should have free access to fresh clean water at all times, with one exception. Read more…