The asset’s useful life, where horses generally fall into the three or seven year class, depending upon its age and use when placed into service. Yearlings, racehorses and breeding horses over 12 are depreciated as three-year property; all others are depreciated as seven-year property. Can a horse be a fixed Read more…
Whilst it appears that the risk is low, it’s still important to consider. If your dog has diarrhea after eating horse poop then this could be the reason why, so get in touch with a vet immediately. What happens when a dog eats horse poop? If your dog has eaten Read more…
However, an amateur horse could gallop at about 25 to 30 mph for a short distance, while a well-trained amateur cyclist could probably only achieve speeds of 20 to 25 mph. In summary, over a short distance a horse and a cyclist would be either a close race, or would Read more…
Horse-flies, deer flies, black flies and horn flies exist here, too. The blood from their bites can attract houseflies. Black flies target the inside of equine ears but can also irritate the area between the head and the belly. What smells are horse flies attracted to? Horse flies are attracted Read more…
It should take around three months, perhaps longer in the winter when microbial activity slows. You will know your compost is ready when the material looks evenly textured, crumbly, dark-colored like dirt, and is earthy-smelling. Its temperature should be 90° F or less. How long does it take for horse Read more…
Your dog is trying to hide his own smell: The ancestors of your couch potato didn’t get kibble in their bowls twice a day; instead, they had to hunt to survive. By rolling in their prey’s smell — or its available poop — they could hide their own scent and Read more…
Manure Properties Most animal manures feature high levels of nitrogen, a necessary plant nutrient but one that has the potential to burn or cause excessive green growth on plants, including hydrangeas. What manure is best for hydrangeas? If you can’t get your hands on cow manure, you should simply feed Read more…
Herbs with a “bitter” action, such as burdock, dandelion root, barberry, and globe artichoke can gently and safely increase the production of digestive enzymes while providing other health benefits. What can I give my horse for gut health? 10 foods that support digestion in horses Beet pulp. Easily digestible and Read more…
Equine motor neuron disease (EMND) typically occurs in older horses that have been vitamin E deficient for >18 months. EMND affects lower motor neurons, interfering with neurological input into muscles. Affected horses display muscle atrophy, weakness, and weight loss. How is motor neuron disease diagnosed in horses? A muscle biopsy Read more…
The staff at Kentucky Equine Research indicates that clinical signs noted with a high potassium level include muscle weakness, trembling, depression, lethargy and a change in the heart rhythm, specifically a very slow heart rate. Can horses have too much potassium? However, when potassium concentration in the bloodstream gets too Read more…