Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic agent that is widely used in equine medicine. It is also an Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) Class 2 foreign substance that may cause regulators to impose substantial penalties if residues are identified in post race urine samples. Can you use topical lidocaine on Read more…
Some horse owners use brewers yeast to help calm horses with over-excitable temperaments, while others depend on brewers yeast to add protein, zinc, phosphorous and iron to equine diets. Brewers yeast is also an excellent natural food alternative to laboratory-made B vitamins found in synthetic supplements. What does brewers yeast Read more…
Secure the padding by encircling the hoof wall and lower leg with stretch or adhesive bandaging tape. Cover the sole using a figure-8 bandaging pattern, cris-crossing the fabric over the bottom of the foot and extending it up around the sides of the hoof and pastern until the padding is Read more…
Cattle and Horses: 240 to 960 mL depending on body weight and severity of condition. Sheep, Goats and Swine: 60 to 240 mL. Dogs and Cats: 5 to 120 mL. Repeat dosage daily until condition is corrected. How do you give mineral oil to a horse? It’s not a laxative Read more…
Use the Body Brush to Whisk Away Dirt With the body brush, whisk out the dirt brought to the surface. Start on one side and move around the horse brushing in sweeping strokes following the direction of the hair growth. Some people find the body brush is more useful for Read more…
Pergolide does not accumulate in the horse’s body, and steady levels of pergolide are realized within three days of starting treatment; Pergolide is cleared from the system quickly, with a half-life less than 12 hours; and. How long does it take for Prascend to start working? When will I see Read more…
The Saphir Medaille D’or Horsehair Brush is used to clean and polish. Suitable for use on shoes and clothing made of smooth leather or fabric. The user-friendly large handle and long bristles provide good coverage and effective shinning capabilities. What do you use a horsehair brush for? Horsehair Buffing Brush Read more…
Dry, Itchy Skin A horse that has dry or flaky skin can become very itchy and begin rubbing his tail to “scratch the sweet spot.” Many horse owners often want to bathe their horses to remove the dander and help soothe the skin; however, the use of shampoo can sometimes Read more…
A soft brush is a soft-bristled horse grooming brush used to remove particles and grease from the coat, as well as to provide a soothing sensation to the horse. These brushes are made with either natural fibers, like horsehair, goat hair, or boar bristles, or from soft, synthetic fibers. What Read more…
Camelina Oil Is A Plant Based Supplement Even though horses are herbivores, fish oil is fine to use as a supplement. However, camelina oil has a subtle, almond-like flavor that many horses tend to prefer over fish oil. What is the most palatable oil for horses? Corn oil remains the Read more…