To alleviate problems from worn hooves, horseshoes were invented. Thin, metal horseshoes attached to hooves help to slow down the rate at which the hooves wear down. They also provide additional shock absorbency, as well as added traction to help horses to walk, run, and work with more confidence. Why Read more…
Facts About Iron and Horses The reality is that horses do need iron in their diets. According to the National Research Council (NRC) 2007 Nutrient Requirements of Horses, mature horses require a daily intake of 40 mg of available iron per kg of dry matter intake. How much iron does Read more…
In horses the brain is situated high in the head. Is a horse’s brain the size of a walnut? The horse brain weighs between 600 and 800 g. There is an old myth which says that the horse’s brain is only the size of a walnut, which is by no Read more…
Okapi Order: Artiodactyla Family: Giraffidae Genus: Okapia Lankester, 1901 Species: O. johnstoni What animal looks like half horse half zebra? The okapiThe okapi (pronounced oh-KAHP-ee) is beautiful and unusual. With its white-and-black striped hindquarters and front legs, it looks like it must be related to zebras! What is an okapi Read more…
Joint injections are frequently performed in horses. The three most common reasons for a vet to perform a joint injection are: To anesthetise or “block” a joint during lameness evaluation • To medicate a joint in the treatment of osteoarthritis • To sample the fluid from a joint when there Read more…
Equus is a genus of mammals in the family Equidae, which includes horses, donkeys, and zebras. Within the Equidae, Equus is the only recognized extant genus, comprising seven living species. Like Equidae more broadly, Equus has numerous extinct species known only from fossils. What is a cross between a mule Read more…
Intramuscular Injection Sites HAMSTRING muscles. ADVANTAGES: Muscles are well-perfused. GLUTEAL muscles. ADVANTAGES: Muscles are well-perfused. PECTORAL muscles. ADVANTAGES: Muscles are well-perfused. TRICEPS muscles. ADVANTAGES: Muscles are well-perfused. CERVICAL (neck) muscles. Where do you give an IM injection on a horse? Injection Site The scapula (shoulder blade) – at the base Read more…
The coffin joint lies between the second and third phalanges of each limb. The joint space is located under the interface of the hoof and haired skin on the limb (coronet band). How many coffin joints does a horse have? The three bones are the coffin (aka “pedal”) bone, the Read more…
A Most pelvic fractures have a good prognosis for healing and return to athletic function. Hairline or incomplete fractures of the ileum or ischium heal relatively quickly in 90-120 days with stall rest and small paddock confinement. These horses usually return to normal function. Can a horse recover from a Read more…
Fat is deposited along withers, behind shoulders, and along neck. Fat: Crease down back. Difficult to feel ribs. Fat around tailhead is very soft. Where do horses gain weight first? Loin: A thin horse’s spine will stick up and he’ll have a ridge down his back. This is the first Read more…