Humans have at most 32 teeth, but many animals have way more than we do. A horse can have up to 44, a dolphin can have up to 250, and a snail can have more than 25,000! How many teeth do horses have? Young horses have a total 24 deciduous Read more…
Coffin Bone. Coffin Bone The coffin (or “pedal”) bone is the bottom bone located near the toe and encapsulated in the hoof. It is the largest bone in the hoof and helps to shape the hoof wall. What is the bone in the hoof called? There are two and a Read more…
Sinuses are extensive air-filled cavities in the horse. They probably evolved to allow the horse’s head to achieve the size needed to accommodate its large array of molars and premolars, but with minimal added weight. What are the 4 types of sinuses? Paranasal sinuses are named after the bones that Read more…
An endoscopy can be used to view and analyze many parts of a horse including the upper respiratory tract, and parts of the gastrointestinal, reproductive and urinary tracts. This helps veterinarians to make an accurate diagnosis and recommendation for treatment for a wide range of health problems. What is a Read more…
Summary. The liver is one of the largest organs in the body and constitutes approximately 1.5% of the body weight of the adult horse. How much does a horses liver weigh? The liver is one of the most important organs in the horse’s body. It weighs approximately 5kg and is Read more…
Oxygen is delivered to the body tissues via the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. The respiratory system of the horse includes everything from the nostrils to the lungs. Air is delivered to the lungs, where oxygen diffuses into the bloodstream and is taken up by red blood cells. Where does blood Read more…
Transmission of Avian Influenza A Viruses Between Animals and People. Influenza A viruses are endemic (can infect and regularly transmit) in 6 animal species or groups (wild waterfowl, domestic poultry, swine, horses, dogs, and bats) in addition to humans. What animals can get the avian flu? Bird flu viruses have Read more…
It is common in these cases to see bleeding of the frog as well. If this happens, you should move your horse into a clean, dry area and use an antiseptic foot wash with Betadine solution or a foot soak with warm Epsom salt water. If bleeding still persists, apply Read more…
Treatment of Contusions in Horses Cold compresses, ice packs, or cold hosing will help decrease swelling and tissue damage to the affected area. If the skin remains intact and not broken, applying cold to the area for 5 minutes then off for 15 minutes will help reduce the swelling. How Read more…
Most horses will eat gelatin, or Jell-O, right up when added to their feed. And it doesn’t really matter the flavor or style (e.g., sugar free) – regular Jell-O works just fine. About 1-2 ounces daily added to feed seems to be the right amount. What does Jell-O do for Read more…