Manure is typically between pH 8-12, but don’t expect manure to affect pH levels in soil. What is the fastest way to raise pH in soil? The best way to increase the pH in soil is using a lime-based compound such as dolomite lime and agricultural lime. However, other methods Read more…
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis) in Horses This is usually caused by a bacterial infection in the urinary tract that climbed upwards into the bladder and then continued into the kidneys. The risk factors for pyelonephritis and those for bacterial cystitis are similar. What can trigger kidney infection? Factors that increase the Read more…
6 months. When stored in dry, cool conditions, from the date of manufacture through storage at a dealership and at farm, all the way to feeding, nutrient levels in animal feeds can be good for up to 6 months, although palatability may fall off some during that time. How long Read more…
Calcium Carbonate | Limestone Flour. Our calcium carbonate supplement is a natural source of calcium that supports healthy growth and the general maintenance of bones and teeth. Can horses have calcium carbonate? CALCIUM CARBONATE is a very good source of calcium. Calcium supplement for horses. When the diet does not Read more…
Limestone Flour (Calcium carbonate) provides a rich source of bioavailable Calcium. This is an important mineral for many functions within the horse’s body, including lactation, bone growth and maintenance, muscle function, blood clotting and enzyme function. What is limestone flour used for? A rich source of calcium designed to supplement Read more…
5 years old. Quarter horses and Thoroughbreds reach full height by 4 or 5 years old, Arabian horses reach full height around the age of 6 years old, and. Draft horses reach full height anywhere from 5 to 7 years old. At what age does a quarter horse stop growing Read more…
2 to 3 years old. Yearling: 1 to 2 years old. Adolescent: 2 to 3 years old. Adulthood: 4 to 15-20 years old. What age is an adolescent horse? between two and three yearsAdolescence (Yearlings and two-year-olds) Horses reach puberty between two and three years of age. Their growth rate Read more…
What is a foal? A foal is the term we use for baby horses. Male foals are called colts and female foals are called fillies. What is the offspring of horse and donkey? MulesMule: The result of a donkey stallion mating with a female horse. Mules tend to have the Read more…
Beta Alanine is an amino acid that slows fatigue by supporting the natural ability of the muscles to cope with lactic acid build up, this is a must for the performance equine. Helps to build condition and improve recovery in animals who are competing at speed, jumping or performing over Read more…
Equinophobia is an extreme fear of horses. The word is derived from the Latin word ‘equus’ which means horses and phobos which is ‘deep fear or dread’. Nearly 8% of people around the world are known to suffer from various animal phobias (Zoophobias). Is fear of horses common? A fear Read more…