Sarcoids account for 39.9% of all equine cancers and are the most common cancer diagnosed in horses. There is no breed predilection for developing sarcoids and they can occur at any age, with horses three to six years old being the most common age group and males being slightly more Read more…
The gestation period in horses is typically between 330 and 345 days, or 11 months. Can a horse give birth at 9 months? Well, the short answer is 10 to 12 months, or from approximately 326 days to 354 days (although there have been cases where gestation for a mare Read more…
Some research suggests that the bovine papillomavirus (which causes warts and typically benign tumours in cattle) is a factor in the development of sarcoid tumours in horses. Squamous cell cancers are the second most common type of equine skin cancer. What is the most common cancer in horses? The three Read more…
The standard trailer type is usually intended for two horses, but you can find models for three, four, and more animals. The average horse trailer weighs about 3,500 to 4,000 pounds (1,6 – 1,8 kg). Stock trailer weight Model Curb weight Stock trailer 2,200 to 5,300 pounds (998 – 2,445 Read more…
Infusion of phenylephrine at a dosage of 3 micrograms/kg/min for 15 minutes can be used to induce splenic contraction in horses. Is phenylephrine a vasoconstrictor or vasodilator? Phenylephrine is a pure vasoconstrictor and is not recommended for empiric use, although niche uses for phenylephrine include (1) difficulty raising mean arterial Read more…
It has been hypothesized that the condition is initiated by impaction at the pelvic flexure, which causes the pelvic flexure to displace cranially. The left and right ventral colons then distend with gas and flip caudally ventral to the cecum. Can a horse live with a displaced colon? Horses with Read more…
Manufacturers such as Freightliner, Kenworth, International and Peterbilt all offer sport chassis hauler models (“small semis”) designed specifically for towing large gooseneck horse trailers. Domestic truck manufacturers like Ford, Chevy, and GMC also build trucks with engines beyond the classic one-ton size. What truck is best for pulling a horse Read more…
To safely pull a horse trailer, your truck will need a tow package, which typically includes a heavy-duty class V hitch, wiring harness, and brake control. Depending on the vehicle model, it may also include a heavy-duty battery, transmission cooler, and other features. What size engine do you need to Read more…
Regular Class A CDL – Written and Driving Tests & Medical Certification required. Living Quarter Horse Trailers are considered horse trailers, not RV’s or travel trailers. FMCSA’s non-commercial horse hauling exemptions for the group do not exempt these drivers from a CDL as the California laws must be followed. Read more…
To take it up as a career, you’ll need to apply for a Certificate of Competence for Drivers or Attendants before you apply for Animal Transporter Authorisation. How do I become a horse transporter UK? Needs a ‘Certificate of Competence for Drivers or Attendants’ and can then apply for an Read more…