Background: Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are the most common congenital cardiac defect in horses. Objectives: To identify prevalence, age, breed, and sex distribution of VSD and to describe associated clinical and ultrasonographic findings. What is the most common congenital cardiac disorder? The most common type of heart defect is a Read more…
Arrhythmias in horses may be brought on by excitement, fever, toxaemia, colic, electrolyte imbalance, congenital defects, myocarditis and valvular heart disease. What is the most common cause of irregular heartbeat? Common triggers for an arrhythmia are viral illnesses, alcohol, tobacco, changes in posture, exercise, drinks containing caffeine, certain over-the-counter and Read more…
Fats/oils are digested in the small intestine of the horse and are a concentrated source of dietary energy, providing approximately 2.25 times more energy than an equal weight of digested carbohydrates. The typical horse diet consisting of pasture, hay only or hay plus concentrate has low amounts of fat (2-4%). Read more…
Signs: Depending on the area of the central nervous system that’s affected, signs may include loss of coordination, loss of muscle mass, difficulty swallowing, abnormal gait or lameness, seizures or paralysis. Signs are often more pronounced on one side of the body, Dr. Sellon says. Can a horse have a Read more…
Myocardial diseases include myocarditis and cardiomyopathy, both of which are rare in the horse. Myocarditis is defined as myocardial wall inflammation caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. What is the survival rate of myocarditis? The long-term prognosis was usually good, with a 3 to 5-year survival ranging from 56 to Read more…
Currently, antiarrhythmics (quinidine, lidocaine), positive inotropies (digoxin), and diuretics (furosemide) are the primary agents used to treat cardiovascular disease in horses. What is the treatment of heart disease? Heart disease treatment depends on the cause and type of heart damage. Healthy lifestyle habits — such as eating a low-fat, low-salt Read more…
In case of an impending hit by a tornado, what’s the best course of action for your horse? Some say the best option is to keep animals inside the barn to prevent injury from flying debris. Others insist the best chance for survival comes when horses are turned loose into Read more…
Adding to the confusion is that some horses have thick, long manes, while others have relatively short, thin manes, and these can vary widely between species. Other Equidae species have manes, such as giraffes, zebra, and antelope, but none are so long and luxurious as those of domestic horses. Can Read more…
Natural Glo Rice Bran Oil is 98% fat and fed at a rate of 2–8 oz per day depending on your objectives. Omega Essential Fatty Acids. Because it’s such an excellent fat source, SRB provides horses with the most essential fatty acids: Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. Do horses eat rice Read more…
“Generally, if horses are in a pasture with trees or near a lightning rod, the risk of the horse being struck is greatly diminished. A three-sided shelter can help to keep them warm and dry during a storm in addition to shielding them from lightning strikes,” says Dominguez. Should horses Read more…