Both oral and intravenous routes of administration were used. Although all agents tested showed varying degrees of efficacy, oral administration of ascorbic acid proved to be the safest and most effective agent to model the rapid acidification of urine seen in post race samples. How do you increase acidity of Read more…
Equine Cushing’s disease is caused by a benign growth in the pituitary gland. Signs of disease include abnormal hair growth, muscle atrophy, laminitis, and a decreased sensitivity to insulin. Impaired insulin sensitivity occurs when a horse does not respond to the effects of insulin after being fed a meal. Does Read more…
Meadow/Grass Hay – Is a good source of energy and protein depending on the quality. It can be less palatable; however, this can depend on quality and the type of grasses in the hay. Sugar can be slightly higher in grass hays so if concerned you can get it tested. Read more…
Typically, small grains, annual and perennial ryegrass, bluestems, and bermudagrass are highly palatable for most horses. Ryegrass, wheat, oat, rye and triticale forages are acceptable to horses. Of these, ryegrass, wheat, and oats are the most preferred. Can horses be fed wheat? Wheat can be fed to horses provided it Read more…
MSM is also more effective in the presence of Glucosamine and Chondroitin for horses. Is MSM better than glucosamine? Participants given MSM or glucosamine showed a significant improvement in pain and joint swelling compared to participants who were given a placebo. The degree of pain reduction was similar in both Read more…
MSM is essential for joint health and one of its most important roles is the production of collagen, which is a component of connective tissue and cartilage which are the “shock absorbers’ of the joints. MSM can be beneficial for any horse, young or old, in need of additional joint Read more…
The cattle or horses, kick up insects as they are feeding, making easy meals for the birds. You will often see the egrets on the cattle’s backs. Why do birds hang out around horses? They are cattle egrets and they help keep ticks, flies, and other insects off the horses. Read more…
Heat-treated (cracked or soaked) wheat is preferable because it is more easily digested. If wheat is heat-treated, up to 4 kg per day per horse can be fed in the ration. The ration must contain roughage. Whole wheat can also be fed to horses. What happens if a horse eats Read more…
Baby horses (foals) can grow up faster if the player uses golden apples or wheat on them. Horses will heal over time while a player rides them, and only will heal while near hay bales when a player is not riding them. Feeding horses golden apples or golden carrots will Read more…
Healing, Increased Growth Speed, and Increased Temper of All Horse Foods Food Healing Value How Much Growth Progresses Wheat 2 HP (1 Heart) 20 Seconds Apple 3 HP (1 and a half Hearts) 60 Seconds Golden Carrot 4 HP (2 Hearts) 60 Seconds Golden Apple 10 HP (5 Hearts) 240 Read more…