The Stallion Although most stallions begin to produce sperm as early as 12 to 14 months, most are at least 15 months or older before they can successfully breed. Few stallions are used at stud before two years of age and most stallions acquire full reproductive capacity at around three Read more…
Once a stallion has been castrated, he can no longer reproduce. A vet removes both testicles and all of the supporting structures. Can a proud cut gelding reproduce? Proud-cut geldings are usually infertile. If your vet suspects that your horse has a retained testicle, they will use diagnostics, including the Read more…
While geldings are sometimes less desirable than stallions, they can actually make great racehorses. Geldings are typically more focused. easier to train and more even-tempered than stallions. Are geldings allowed to race? Typically, only a few days are lost in the horse’s training schedule, as exercise is an important part Read more…
Approximately week after castration, your horse will no longer be able to impregnate a mare but hormone levels may take 4 weeks to subside. Many geldings, particularly if they have been castrated when sexually mature, may retain some of the characteristics associated with a stallion. Can a gelded horse get Read more…
A horses’ ability to see depth is limited because their eyes are set so far apart. From most angles, horses cannot get a left-eye and right-eye view of the same object in one glance. Do horses have poor eyesight? Equine eyes are eight times larger than human eyes; in fact, Read more…
The most common involves the placement of a chemical irritant over the injured area of a distal limb and then placing it under bandage. The thought process behind blistering is that the increased blood flow caused by the blister will lead to a faster rate of healing to a chronic Read more…
Activated charcoal and mineral oil may be administered through a nasogastric tube by your veterinarian to help evacuate toxins from the gastrointestinal tract and delay potential absorption. Gastric protectants may decrease gastrointestinal discomfort and colic. Antibiotics are mainly prophylactic (preventive). How can you tell a blister beetle? How to identify Read more…
Teething bumps (eruption cysts) are the most common lumps seen in young horses. These are caused by the pressure effects of the permanent tooth (which is still under the gum line) trying to “push out” the deciduous teeth (caps or baby teeth). What do protein bumps look like in horses? Read more…
Mouth blisters in horses may occur due to many causes which may include dental problems, viral infections, caustic chemicals, improper fitting tack equipment and potentially harmful plants. More specifically, the one aspect of mouth blisters in horses that is commonly overlooked is potentially harmful plants. What is blistering a horse? Read more…
Papillomas refer to small, gray, irregular bumps on your horse’s skin that look like warts. Some smaller warts, called baby warts, are also sometimes referred to as “teenage acne” in the horse world. Why does my horse have bumps on his nose? Cancers of the nasal cavity and sinuses can Read more…