Purpura hemorrhagica (PH) is defined as a condition of hemorrhage and edema that is triggered by an allergic-type reaction. Most often, PH is associated with strangles (Streptococcus equi), but it can occur following infections with any streptococcal bacteria or virus (influenza). What is the cause of purpura Hemorrhagica? Purpura Hemorrhagica Read more…
What are Warts? Warts in horses are caused by a horse specific papilloma virus; it is not something that can be transferred to humans. Are animal warts contagious? A Contagious Disease Warts are caused by a highly contagious virus. Also known as papillomas, warts are small, cauliflower-shaped growths. Multiple papillomas Read more…
Direct infection through contact with an infected horse. Indirect infection from contaminated fomites. Occasionally transmitted through sexual activity. Papillomaviruses causing aural plaques may possibly be transmitted by biting arthropods. What causes papilloma virus in horses? Equine papilloma warts are generally caused by a reduction in immunity often seen in young Read more…
Bovine papillomavirus type 1 infects not only cattle but also equids and is a causative factor in the pathogenesis of commonly occurring equine sarcoid tumours. Whilst treatment of sarcoids is notoriously difficult, cisplatin has been shown to be one of the most effective treatment strategies for sarcoids. What causes bovine Read more…
If both are the same distance from the ground, then the horse is level built. If the withers are lower than the croup, the horse is downhill built, and if the withers are higher than the croup, the horse is uphill built. What does it mean when a horse is Read more…
Congenital form occurs in newborn foals; usually single or few but can be extensive. Viral papilloma is very common in young horses and less so in older or immunocompromised animals. Most cases occur in young weanlings or yearlings during their first season at grass, hence colloquial terms – Grass warts, Read more…
Woltz was very attached to the horse, his pride and affection for the animal clearly evident. Khartoum was eventually killed and decapitated, then Luca Brasi put his head in Woltz’s bed to convince the director to grant Johnny Fontane the lead in the new war movie he was shooting. What Read more…
Horse Heaven Hills Wine. The Horse Heaven Hills AVA (American Viticultural Area) is located within the larger Columbia Valley AVA in Washington State. Chardonnay, the Bordeaux red varieties and Syrah all perform admirably here as well. The region was granted its own AVA title only in 2005. Where is Horse Read more…
tomato sauce. ‘Dead horse’ is Australian rhyming slang for ‘tomato sauce‘. What sauce is called Dead horse? Tomato SauceYou might know it better as Tomato Sauce but for as long as I remember it has always been ‘Dead Horse’ in my family. What do Aussies call ketchup? tomato sauceKetchup is Read more…
Summer Horseback Riding: What to Wear & What NOT to Wear Ventilated riding helmet. Moisture-wicking shirt. Breathable breeches or riding tights. Lightweight socks. Moisture-wicking underwear. Ventilated gloves. Short and/or ventilated riding boots. Are jeans or leggings better for horseback riding? Note: Jeans are a much better option for trail rides Read more…