Hay. Hay – The Core Feed For A Laminitis Diet The basis of any diet for a horse or pony prone to laminitis or suffering acute laminitis is hay. The best choice of forage is one that is low in sugar, starch, and fructans (non-structural carbohydrates or NSC). What should Read more…
Toxic Components in Onion Plants contain N-propyl sulfide, allyl disulfide, and methyl disulfide. These compounds are toxic to horses if ingested in large enough quantities, causing oxidative damage to red blood cells. Can horses eat onion leaves? Onions and Garlic (The allium family of plants also includes chives, shallots and Read more…
Usually pale to dark grey above with a very hard outer surface. Reddish brown inside with pores and pore tubes on the underside that are pale when young but darken to greyish brown. Where does hoof fungus grow? The hoof fungus can be found growing as a bracket on the Read more…
Remove all stall equipment, bedding, and manure from the stall floor and walls. With a pump sprayer, spray a mixture of 6 ounces of bleach per gallon of water on all surfaces. Rinse with clear water. Using a pump sprayer, spray stall surfaces with a phenolic disinfectant. What can I Read more…
Conventional treatment usually requires baths in an antimicrobial shampoo, and picking off the scabs that form. This can be problematic in cold wet conditions, as horses do not dry well and may become chilled. It also can be very painful to keep picking the scabs. How do you get rid Read more…
Causes and Symptoms of Fungal Infections in Horses It’s caused when ringworm spores are present and settle onto the horse’s skin. This is much more common in moist or humid conditions. Ringworm is commonly found in the horse’s saddle area and may be exacerbated by frequent saddle use in moist Read more…
Troublesome Tails However, bleach and hydrogen peroxide are no-nos, as they tend to damage the hair and make it brittle. How do you whiten a stained horse tail? To try this with tails, shampoo the tail like normal, rinse the shampoo out, and then make a paste of shampoo and Read more…
Aspergillosis (Guttural Pouch Mycosis) The most common form in horses is fungal disease affecting the guttural pouch. The 2 guttural pouches are sacs formed by the auditory tube, which connects the middle ear with the back of the throat. Infection usually occurs only in 1 guttural pouch. What are 4 Read more…
Combine water, baking soda and shampoo (I recommend Orvus but any shampoo will work) and make a paste. Thoroughly work into tail hairs, concentrating especially on areas that are the most stained. Rinse thoroughly with vinegar. Follow with your homemade bluing shampoo for extra whitening if needed. How do you Read more…
Your veterinarian will usually prescribe a lime-sulfur solution, to be applied by dip, spray, or sponge. Several treatments, applied 12 to 14 days apart, are often recommended. A group of drugs called macrocyclic lactones are effective against sarcoptic mange. These drugs are usually given by mouth in horses. What is Read more…