The most common cause of hypercalcemia in horses is chronic renal failure. The equine kidney is important in the excretion of calcium; therefore, impaired renal calcium excretion associated with normal intestinal calcium absorption may explain the hypercalcemia found in these horses. What happens if a horse has too much calcium? Read more…
If you give 12 pieces of hay each in game day it will go from malnourished to fat reeeeeal quick. How do I make my horse gain weight in rdr2? The best way to get your horse to gain weight is to increase or change the horse’s feed. How can Read more…
Goats have plenty of foods that should never be on the menu. So, if you have some tasty strawberries, can you share them with your goat? The quick answer here is—yes! Strawberries have tons of rich nutrients that benefit your goat’s overall digestive system. Can horses eat strawberries? You can Read more…
Feeding High Quality Fibre to Your Ex-Racehorse is Key Fibre is supplied by many different ingredients ranging from straw and grass hay at the lower end of the energy level spectrum through to sugar beet, soya hulls and alfalfa at the high end. What should I feed my ex-racehorse? SUPER Read more…
They should still have access to additional salt, so they can consume more if they want it. As for the type of loose salt, my go-to is regular iodized table salt, because I find that the small amount of additional iodine is often beneficial in the ration, unless the horse Read more…
Avoid giving your horse access to white or yellow salt blocks unless the mineral supplement specifically encourages doing so. What color salt block is best for horses? white saltAnswer. Plain white salt blocks are safe and palatable for both cattle and horses. The classic red trace mineral block formulated for Read more…
A Natural and Versatile Salt Lick Rock on a Rope is a versatile lick that helps bring your horse back into natural mineral balance and ensure he’s drinking enough water. It has 60+ minerals and electrolytes horses need for optimum health and hydration. Most horses prefer Redmond Rock over other Read more…
Fenbendazole, ivermectin, and moxidectin have all been proven effective against the migrating larvae of large strongyles. The key to controlling large strongyles and cyathostomins is to minimize the number of eggs that contaminate pastures. How do you prevent strongyles? The traditional method is to deworm all horses on a property Read more…
All treats add calories that most horses don’t need, but the more important reason to limit treats is because the horse’s digestive tract contains a delicate balance of bacteria and other microbes that are essential to intestinal function. Are horse treats good for horses? Treats not only reward good behavior, Read more…
Ideally, you should wait an hour or so after your horse has finished a meal before riding them. If you’re going to do something really strenuous, it should be closer to three hours. Should you work a horse on an empty stomach? In short, it’s a myth that horses should Read more…