Most people think blinders are decorations worn by horses when they perform a particular task. But in reality, horses wear blinders to help them perform their task better. 1.1 Blinders shield a horse’s vision. 1.2 Racehorses run with blinkers to stay focused. Why do horses have blinders on their eyes? Read more…
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), sometimes called ‘swamp fever’ is an infectious disease that causes acute, chronic or symptomless illness, characterized by fever, anemia, swelling and weight loss in horses, ponies, mules and donkeys. Which disease is also known as swamp fever? Commonly known as “Swamp Fever” or “Horse Malaria”, EIA Read more…
After oral administration, the beta 2-agonist was detected in serum for 48 h and in urine for 75 h. How long can a horse take Ventipulmin? The recommended duration of treatment at the effective dosage is 30 days. How much Ventipulmin should I give my horse? Administer orally to your Read more…
The cause is a Lentivirus (a ‘family’ of virus that includes the human immunodeficiency i.e., HIV virus), that is typically transmitted by biting insects in low-lying ‘swampy’ areas. Although the disease has been recorded from all over the world, the incidence varies markedly from country to country. What causes swamp Read more…
Net nasogastric reflux is not normal. Occasionally, a small amount of reflux (< 1 L) is obtained if a horse has had an indwelling nasogastric tube. In most adult horses with colic, > 2 L net reflux is abnormal. Is reflux present in a normal horse? Horses experience gastroesophageal reflux Read more…
Causes of stomach ulcers include feeding high grain diets, stress, (e.g. illness, transport, new environments), intermittent feeding, intensive training and treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as bute. Is reflux a normal finding in horses? Net nasogastric reflux is not normal. Occasionally, a small amount of reflux (< 1 L) Read more…
Bathing a horse is a big chore, so make sure you have the time to do it before getting started. At a minimum it will take 20 to 30 minutes to thoroughly wash and rise the horse, plus another 30 to 45 minutes to thoroughly dry it. How often should Read more…
Sudden death, often within 2-3 hours of ingestion, is the most common observation with yew poisoning. Animals are often found dead next to yew bushes or clippings. Prior to death, muscle trembling, incoordination, nervousness, difficulty breathing, slow heart rate, vomiting, diarrhea and convulsions may be observed. How long does yew Read more…
Massage guns provide deep tissue massage, which will help break down this scar tissue, thereby alleviating pain and relieving restriction. You can use equine massage guns not only for sports injuries but also for post-surgery scar tissues. Should I use a massage gun on my horse? There are some great Read more…
As nouns, the difference between the farrier and blacksmith is that a farrier is a person who maintains the health and balance of horses’ feet through the trimming of the hoof and placement of horseshoes while the blacksmith is a person who forges and shapes iron. What is the difference Read more…