What Causes Photosensitization In Horses?

Photosensitization is a serious skin condition in horses and cattle caused by a hazardous combination of certain plants and ultraviolet (UV) light. Certain plants contain photodynamic agents, which then cause a reaction in the animal’s body that leads to ultra-sensitive skin. What causes horse photosensitivity? Primary photosensitivity typically occurs when Read more…

How Can You Tell If A Horse Has Cancer?

Symptoms of Cancer in Horses Evidence of a mass. Enlarging or changing masses. Swollen lymph nodes. Chronic weight loss. Distended abdomen. Chronic vomiting. Bleeding. Chronic diarrhea. What are the symptoms of cancer in horses? Symptoms include weight loss, depression, anorexia, fever, and anemia. Cancerous cells and tissues can migrate through Read more…

Which Derby Horse Is Gray?

Kentucky Derby gray horses: White Abarrio, Charge It, Barber Road. Who is the gray horse in the 2022 Kentucky Derby? Kentucky Derby Horse Profile Gunmetal Gray is a gray colt by Exchange Rate and is a studen of trainer Jerry Hollendorfer. Based on the West Coast, Gunmetal Gray has won Read more…