What Is A Stomach Tap On A Horse?

In a healthy horse a small amount of clear, pale yellowish fluid bathes all the abdominal organs. This fluid is secreted by the cells lining the abdomen and it is continuously produced and reabsorbed. Abdominocentesis (aka belly tap) is the sampling and analysis of this fluid. How long does a Read more…

Can A Vet Shoot A Horse?

Only a vet can administer the lethal injection, while a vet, hunt kennelman, knackerman, or licensed horse slaughterer can dispatch a horse by shooting if they hold the correct licenses. What happens when a horse is shot? Lethal Injection A large overdose of anaesthetic drugs is used which very rapidly Read more…