Another option is to switch up to 25 percent of the feed at once, but keep that same ratio for several days before then switching to a 50:50 mix, and then to 75 percent new feed with only 25 percent of the old feed. Ultimately, it should take at least Read more…
Yes they can. However a horse cannot utilize urea like ruminants as urea is quickly absorbed from the small intestine and excreted before reaching the hindgut (where non-protein nitrogen would be converted to useful protein). Is urea harmful to horses? Urea usually is lethal to ruminants at 1-1.5g/kg of body Read more…
Commercial feeds containing urea, a non-protein nitrogen source, should not be fed to horses, as they cannot utilize non-protein nitrogen as effectively as cattle. Why can’t horses eat urea? Urea is generally broken down in the horse’s stomach and small intestine and then is absorbed and excreted via the kidneys Read more…
This is the only weed killer we’ve found that is safe for horses to graze on. What is amine 400 used for? Amine 400 2,4-D Weed Killer is a phenoxy type herbicide that provides postemergence control of many susceptible annual and perennial broad leaf weeds. Which is better amine 400 Read more…
Plain white salt blocks are safe and palatable for both cattle and horses. The classic red trace mineral block formulated for cattle is not dangerous for horses; it just doesn’t have enough of the trace minerals to balance a forage-only diet in a horse. What mineral is toxic to horses? Read more…
Approximately 4g/kg. Urea usually is lethal to ruminants at 1-1.5g/kg of body weight. Approximately 4g/kg is lethal to horses. How much urea is lethal? Dietary exposure of unacclimated ruminants to 0.3–0.5 g/kg of urea may cause adverse effects; dosages of 1–1.5 g/kg are usually lethal. Is urea harmful to animals? Read more…
A lot of horses yawn during the process of being tacked up and this very common behaviour is often interpreted as being something to do with stretching or getting the jaw comfortable – or the horse feeling sleepy. What does it mean if a horse yawns? Horses yawn for a Read more…
These algae can produce several major toxins. Some algae produce potent neurotoxins that cause clinical signs such as muscle tremors, respiratory distress, seizures, profuse salivation, diarrhea, and rapid death within minutes to hours. Is it OK for horses to drink water with algae? Toxins produced by the algae are harmful Read more…
All horses should have free access to fresh clean water at all times, with one exception. Horses that are hot and sweaty and finished with their work should always be cooled down before offering them water. What is the fastest way to hydrate a horse? Your horse loses water through Read more…
Blue-green algae toxicity in horses occurs when horses ingest stagnant water, or affected pond water, with concentrations of a specific type of blue-green algae. Blue-green algae toxicity in horses can be fatal. Is it OK for horses to drink water with algae? Toxins produced by the algae are harmful to Read more…