There is not a magical nutrient that will target the hoof, but ensuring the horse is receiving adequate nutrition will often correct some hoof problems. Many horses with hoof issues, even those with adequate nutrition, will benefit from added biotin, methionine, lysine and specific trace minerals (copper and zinc). Do Read more…
This study suggests ‘narcolepsy’ of adult horses is not a neurological disorder but rather a REM-sleep deficiency due to recumbent sleep deprivation caused by illness, ethological deficits or husbandry shortcomings. How do I know if my horse has narcolepsy? What are the clinical signs of narcolepsy? Clinical signs of narcolepsy Read more…
The Westfalen, also known as the Westphalian horse, are a light horse breed and a large warmblood. Light horse breeds generally weigh under 1,500 pounds. They are typically used as riding horses for leisure and trail riding. Is Westphalian a German horse breed? The Westphalian or Westfalen is a warmblood Read more…
What causes thin soles? Thin soles are not a normal condition for a horse and are caused by lifestyle factors that are far removed from normal living conditions. It may be genetics that has produced a horse with thin skin. Should I buy a horse with thin soles? Thin, sensitive Read more…
Modern-day Westphalian: This versatile horse breed is very successful in the competition world and has ranked high in both showjumping and dressage. Since the horse breed is an all-rounder with a calm nature, the Westphalian also makes an excellent pleasure hack for young and old. What are Westphalian horses good Read more…
The hindgut includes the cecum and colon, the largest structures in the equine gastrointestinal tract. These structures also house a population of beneficial bacteria responsible for digesting fiber, the primary energy source in the equine diet. What is a hind gut? : the posterior part of the digestive tract. also Read more…
Horses: Treat digestive problems and acts as a lubricant to help expel sand and manure from the stomach. What is liquid paraffin used for in horses? Product Description. Liquid paraffin is a tried and tested treatment for animals suffering from constipation or colic. It can be used as a laxative Read more…
In mares, the fetal portion of the placenta, or fetal membranes, are normally expelled within 3 hours after birth. Although some mares may retain the fetal membranes longer without suffering ill effects, many mares with retained membranes become toxic and may even die. How long does it take for the Read more…
In all domestic species except the horse, ovaries are ellipsoidal in shape and their surface has large follicles and corpora lutea. The ovaries of the mare are kidney shaped and the surface is smooth. The ovaries are suspended in the abdominal cavity by the Mesovarium of the Broad Ligament. What Read more…
Both sexes have a pair of sexual organs or gonads (ovaries or testes), the main function of which is to produce eggs or sperm, respectively. What is the reproductive system of a horse? The equine female reproductive tract consists of ovaries, oviducts, uterus, cervix, and vagina representing accessory female sex Read more…