Oral doxycycline has been implicated in causing esophagitis and esophageal strictures in cats. In horses, IV injection of even relatively low doses of doxycycline has been associated with cardiac arrhythmias, collapse, and death. What are the side effects of doxycycline in animals? The most common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, Read more…
While steroids are not banned in horses in the United States, they are not allowed in horses that are competing in races; a delay of 60 days is a typical withdrawal period for horses that have been administered steroids. Top photo by Tsutomu Takasu. What did you think of this Read more…
Equipocket Pill Pouch Treats are the low-sugar, delicious way to give your horse medication. They are tested at Equi-Analytical Laboratories and are under 10% ESC and Starch, which are the recommendations from veterinarians for horses with Insulin Resistance, Cushing’s disease, PSSM, and Equine Metabolic Syndrome. What is the easiest way Read more…
They are used to treat infections in horses, often where other antibiotics have been ineffective. doxycycline? Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, lungs, abdomen or other sites. What does doxycycline treat in horses? Doxycycline is used in horses to treat susceptible bacterial-infections and tick-borne diseases such Read more…
Give the dosing syringe a good shake right before administration. Standing on the horse’s left side, hold the halter with your left hand and the syringe with your right, gently poke at the corner of your horse’s mouth until it opens. Make sure the dosing syringe is far enough in Read more…
Treatments such as Robaxin and doxycycline are notoriously bitter, so disguising the medication is frequently the best way to go. The old standbys for masking the taste of medication are molasses and applesauce—stir the powder of crushed tablets in and then add to your horse’s grain. How do you feed Read more…
The average South African livery yard costs between R4,000 and R5,500 per month. At what cost? Service Average horse Competition horse Livery R4,500 R6,500 Farrier R400 R600 Supplements and lucerne R150 R1,000 Lessons R1,000 (R250x4) R2,800 (R350x8) How much does a horse cost to maintain monthly? Caring for a horse Read more…
You can generally expect to pay anywhere in the range of $1,500 to $60,000 or more to buy a horse. The price is highly dependent on the age of the horse, level of training and skills required by the rider. What is the average purchase price of a horse? To Read more…
Mauritius occupies a significant place in Africa’s horse industry. The country boasts an average racing population of 450 horses, and has an important equestrian link with South Africa. All of the nation’s racehorse imports – 150 every year – come from South Africa. Where are the horses in South Africa? Read more…
Divide the weight by the tested horse power. 20 lbs per HP is street car. 10 lbs/HP is mild performance. 8 lbs will get your attention. How do you find a good power-to-weight ratio? Calculating Power to Weight Ratio Translation – divide the horsepower of the engine by the weight Read more…