What Causes Septic Shock In Horses?

Causes of Septicemia (Foals) in Horses Septicemia is a bacterial infection that is caused when bacteria enters the body and then spreads through the bloodstream. Generally, foals that are three to four days old are the most susceptible to septicemia. Those born in dirty conditions are at a higher risk. Read more…

What Can Cause Endotoxemia In Horses?

The cause of endotoxemia is the toxin called lipopolysaccharide (LPS), which is present in the cell walls of gram-negative bacteria. How do you get endotoxemia? Adverse life styles, chronic infection, and aging can all contribute to the rise of circulating endotoxin levels and lead to low-grade endotoxemia. How do you Read more…

Do Horses Have Pedigree?

A pedigree is a way to record and trace a horse’s lineage. Knowing the history of your horse’s bloodline can help you determine their potential personality traits or training issues. Pedigrees are important when it comes to breeding and deciding which type of horse you hope to have. How do Read more…

Can You Fix A Buddy Sour Horse?

Luckily, you can fix a buddy-sour horse with the proper training. Clinton tells us that to fix this separation anxiety, you need to train the horses together but allow them to rest separately. Should I separating buddy sour horses? Horses have strong social bonds with their companions. So, being separated, Read more…