Horses typically recover within two weeks, but outbreaks can have significant financial impacts on the equine industry. How do you get rid of bacterial infection in horses? The best way to treat a bacterial infection is to physically get rid of the organisms and to change the environment where they Read more…
Some of the more common oral antibiotics in horses include trimethoprim sulfa, metronidazole, enrofloxacin, and chloramphenicol. Trimethoprim sulfa (SMZ, TMS, sulfa tabs) is an antibiotic which has a broad spectrum of activity against a variety of bacteria. It is broken down by the liver and excreted in the urine. How Read more…
Poisonous plants for horses Plant name Where is it found? Mistletoe On the branches of other trees, particularly hawthorn, poplar, lime, and apple trees. Oak trees and acorns Woodland, fields, hedgerows, gardens, and parkland. Pear trees Orchards, gardens, and parkland. Pigweed Fields and gardens. What are the signs of poisoning Read more…
Moderately starved and thin horses usually regain body weight within 60-90 days. However, severely starved horses may take 6-10 months. How do you fatten up a malnourished horse? Refeeding protocol – the first 10 days Days 1 – 3: Offer approximately 1.2 lbs. of leafy alfalfa for the average 1,000-pound Read more…
A dipped back often occurs in older horses when the back muscles, ligaments and other soft tissues responsible for holding the vertebrae in alignment weaken, allowing the spine to sag. When lordosis appears in younger horses, it often is caused by deformed vertebrae that prevent the spine from aligning correctly. Read more…
Equine influenza (flu) Vaccinate. Vaccinate. Vaccinate. Adhere to proper biosecurity protocols. Work closely with your veterinarian. Be proactive – take your horse’s temperature, isolate animals that may be sick, call your veterinarian, perform diagnostics. How can influenza be prevented in horses? Prevention of influenza requires hygienic management practices and vaccination. Read more…
Be careful of feeding too much fat indiscriminately because a horse can become overweight. Have a goal in mind when using high-fat diets for horses. Can a horse have too much fat? “There are no real negatives to feeding a high-fat diet except the possibility of feeding too many calories,” Read more…
Provitamin A in the beetroot converts to vitamin A in the horse’s body. It has antioxidant properties and is critical for the development and maintenance of bones and teeth, as well as cell regeneration. It offers support to the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems as well as the skin and mucous Read more…
Cars that were named after Horses Ford Bronco 1966 to 1996. Dodge Colt 1970-1994. Ford Pinto 1971–1980. Ford Mustang 1964 – Present. What car is named after a horse? Ford Mustang There are two theories on how the Mustang got its name: Robert J. Eggert, Ford’s division market research manager Read more…
Dried beet pulp is available in shredded or pelleted form. It is fed as a digestible fiber supplement to a horse’s fiber or forage needs, and dried beet pulp may be incorporated into quality horse feeds as a source of digestible fiber and to significantly lower the sugar and starch Read more…