One thing you will notice about horsetail is that it does not appear to have leaves. Leaves are present but they are reduced to small scales. Where are the leaves on a horsetail? Horsetails have segmented stems with extremely reduced leaves typically appearing non-existent. When present, the leaves grow in Read more…
Horsetail gametophytes are reduced and thalloid. Bisexual gametophytes grow from homospores and produce both antheridia and archegonia. What is unique about horsetails? Horsetail has several distinguishing characteristics. One such characteristic is horsetail’s hollow stems (Figures 1 and 3). Its stems also are jointed, can easily be separated into sections, and Read more…
every four to six weeks. For horses wearing shoes, the RSPCA recommends: “shod horses need to re-shod every four to six weeks irrespective of whether they have worn the shoes out or not. Hooves grow continuously and when shod, the hoof cannot wear down as it can with an unshod Read more…
Equine infectious anemia (EIA), or “swamp fever,” is a highly fatal viral disease that is transmitted through bites from horse flies or deer flies. How do you keep flies away from horses? 6 Tips to Create a No-Fly Zone Around Your Horse Use a Quality Feed-Through. Add Outer Fly Protection Read more…
Horse bots are honey bee-sized flies that dart around and glue their tiny eggs or nits to body hairs of horses, donkeys and mules. What do fly eggs look like on horses? The eggs are small, round, and yellow-orange in color, and are attached to the hairs of the horse’s Read more…
Easterwood recommended using sprays and ointments to protect horses and repel flies. Ointment can be applied to a cloth and used to wipe the horse’s eyes. The repellent can be bought over the counter or through a veterinarian. Different environmental factors determine which product should be used for individual needs. Read more…
Your horse will have an allergic reaction to the mosquito bite and can develop hair loss, hives, itching and crusting over the affected area. The saliva of the mosquito causes an inflammatory reaction and is very common when mosquitoes are active in your area. What are the symptoms of mosquito Read more…
Barns and corrals should be cleaned once a week to break fly life cycles. Removed manure and other fly breeding materials should be spread thinly over an appropriate area or composted, if practical. Maintain good drainage to eliminate wet manure, spilled feed, and hay or straw. How do I get Read more…
2. Natural Insect Repellant: A benefit of feeding your horse apple cider vinegar is to make the horse less attractive to flies and insects. Some professionals believe that horses sweat the vinegar out so that it becomes a natural repellant. Or you can make your own non-toxic Fly Spray. Will Read more…
Symptoms and Types Three types of botflies: Clumps of eggs on horse’s legs, belly, and mouth – may be orange, yellow, or cream in color. Licking of the stomach and legs. Rubbing face or biting objects to relieve irritation in mouth. Ulcers in and around mouth. What does a botfly Read more…