Nearly £300m has been wiped off the value of Tesco after a number of its burgers were found to contain horse meat. The products were made at two plants in Ireland and one in the UK and were sold by a number of retailers including Tesco. How did Tesco deal Read more…
For thousands of years, mares have been cultivated for their milk because of it’s quality and health benefits. Our unique, Mares Milk cheese is crafted by a master cheesemaker using 100% organic Mares Milk, from our Combe Hay Farm, along with hints of hazelnut and watermelon. What kind of cheese Read more…
Bresaola is a type of Italian salumi made from air-dried, salted beef – although there are also varieties made from pork, venison and even horse meat. What kind of meat is bresaola? beefPrimarily, Bresaola is made from beef instead of pork. More specifically, it typically is made with meat from Read more…
Mexico is the second largest horsemeat producer in the world, after China. Does Mexico use horse meat? Mexico is presently the second largest horsemeat producer in the world, surpassed only by China. Can you eat horse in Mexico? In Kazakhstan its consumption is closely linked to the population’s nomadic roots. Read more…
There are currently 12.8 million working donkeys, horses and mules in Mexico. Often found in the most rural areas, they are used for agriculture, construction, mining, tourism and transport and are an extremely important part of the family with the livelihoods of many people depending on them. What do they Read more…
A horse being pushed along by its jockey to keep up with the pace is said to be “off the bridle”. What does it mean when a horse is off the bit? If you hear the racecaller announce that your horse is off the bit before the field enters the Read more…
The scream Also, a horse will scream while the mouth is open. Its ears will be upright. So, if you hear it scream, know that it’s in pain or danger. Also, the sound will not give you any comfort. What does a horse sound like in distress? Groan. As with Read more…
Immune-mediated myositis (IMM) is an autoimmune disease that causes rapid onset of muscle atrophy (wasting) along the topline and hindquarters. This can result in the loss of 40% of muscle mass within 48 hours that can persist for months. The disease has been identified in Quarter Horses and related breeds. Read more…
Horses don’t cry out in pain as this would make them vulnerable.” She adds that the whinny or neigh, the noise most often heard in movies, “is how horses greet their affiliates, and is also seen with tension, separation anxiety when trying to regain contact like ‘I am here, where Read more…
Healing and Prognosis Bone healing in adult horses typically takes at least four months, whereas foals heal faster. Veterinarians might recommend rehabilitation exercises (e.g., mobilization, swimming, water treadmills) to restore mobility to joints and rebuild muscle function. How long does a horse wound take to heal? This usually takes 2-4 Read more…