Garlic contains N-propyl disulfide. It’s an element which, in high doses, can alter your horse’s red blood cells, causing Heinz body anemia. When the cells become damaged, the body removes them, and over time your horse may develop anemia. Can you feed raw garlic to horses? Dangers of Feeding Garlic Read more…
Onions and Garlic Vegetables like garlic and onions are members of the family of plants called the “allium” family. (The allium family of plants also includes chives, shallots and leeks.) These plants should generally be avoided by horses because they can damage red blood cells and lead to sickness. Is Read more…
They’re lightweight, dark, but bigger than a regular housefly at around 1-2.5cm in size. They get their name from generally being found near to cattle, horse stables, ponds, pools, woodlands, and grassy areas. How big are horseflies UK? about 10mm to 25mm longHorse flies vary from black or dark brown Read more…
If you find maggots in your horse’s feet, the first thing to do is to clean and scrub the feet out with a dandy brush and warm soapy water. Let the foot dry naturally, making sure the area he’s standing in is clean, then use a good quality antiseptic spray Read more…
The best fly sprays for horses are an absolute lifesaver in the summer months – they are highly effective and long-lasting, which negates the need for constant reapplication. Flies are a general nuisance, but for some horses their bites can lead to reactions and persistent itching and discomfort. Is there Read more…
Horse-flies or horseflies are true flies in the family Tabanidae in the insect order Diptera. They are often large and agile in flight, and the females bite animals, including humans, to obtain blood. What is the difference between a horse fly and a regular fly? The best way to tell Read more…
Essential Oils Add 5 to 10 drops of eucalyptus or tea tree oil to the basic spray recipe for an effective repellent that also keeps other flies away. Add a few drops of citronella oil to repel mosquitoes as well, using citronella essential oil rather than a scented torch oil. Read more…
Horn fly bites on horses frequently occur on the shoulders, neck, withers and abdomen. This can lead to midline dermatitis, resulting in skin inflammation on horses. If the horse appears itchy or irritated, it could be a result of horn fly bites. These chronic, open wounds on horses can be Read more…
How to administer Echinacea dried herbs to your horse/animal: Dried herbs may be added directly to your horses dampened feed in their dry state. Alternatively, they may be made into an infusion (herbal tea) prior to use and the soak liquid and soaked herbs poured over their feed prior to Read more…
Brake horsepower is the horsepower of an engine measured by the degree of resistance offered by a brake, that represents the useful power that the machine can develop. For an electric motor, brake horsepower is the mechanical horsepower available at the shaft at specified rpm and full load current. What Read more…