Grass Sickness is a disease of horses, ponies and donkeys in which there is damage to parts of the nervous system which control involuntary functions, producing the main symptom of gut paralysis. Why can’t some horses eat grass? Horses can not eat fresh-cut grass because they gobble it down without Read more…
What are Roundworms? Mature roundworms are white in color, females can grow up to 20 inches long and males grow up to 10 inches. How long does it take for a horse to get rid of worms? The normal ERP is 4-5 weeks for benzimidazole and pyrantel products, 6-8 weeks Read more…
A common exercise plan starts with a 30-minute combination of walking and slow trotting two or three times weekly. Work up to light work or visible sweat three to five days weekly for ½ to 1 hour a day. The exercise intensity, duration and frequency can increase as the horse Read more…
Cases of peritonitis without identified cause are termed primary or idiopathic peritonitis, with described survival rates between 57 and 94% (Table 1). Idiopathic cases have been associated with Actinobacillus equuli infection, and better outcomes have been reported in these horses [6,7,8]. Is peritonitis in horses fatal? In animals with blood Read more…
Peritonitis caused by infection is frequently fatal, despite intensive treatment. Can a horse survive peritonitis? Idiopathic peritonitis is a disease that should be considered in horses presented with fever, signs of colic and lethargy. Medical treatment of idiopathic peritonitis is often successful and in Sweden most cases appear to respond Read more…
Primary gastric rupture is caused by excessive intake or fermentation of ingesta or reduced outflow from physical or functional obstruction within the stomach. How does a horse get a ruptured stomach? A horse’s stomach ruptures when pressure inside becomes great enough to burst the stomach wall. This usually occurs in Read more…
Treating Bloating Medications, such as banamine, may be given to help encourage the digestive system to pass blockages and begin working again. Walking the horse and limiting his intake of food and water (if he even wants to eat) may also help the condition. What causes bloated stomach in horses? Read more…
The number of days for each rotation that successful grass farmers practice varies between three to five days and all the way down to a twice-a-day rotation. Good rotations mean happy animals and healthy pasture. How often should you rotate the horses in a pasture? Depending on each grower’s situation, Read more…
Vets can usually confirm pregnancy by ultrasound around days 12-14 but may have to search to find the active embryo. Your foal’s basic bodily structures develop by day 23 and your vet can detect their heartbeat by day 24. How soon can you tell if a horse is pregnant? Experienced Read more…
Ruminal tympany, also known as bloat, is a disease of ruminant animals, characterized by an excessive volume of gas in the rumen. Ruminal tympany may be primary, known as frothy bloat, or secondary, known as free-gas bloat. What is it called when a horse is bloated? This is a condition Read more…