Watt estimated that each horse was pushing with a force of 180 pounds. This led Watt to calculate that one horsepower was equivalent to one horse doing 33,000 foot-pounds of work in one minute. How did Watt define horsepower? Watt devised a test using a mine pony to measure the Read more…
Some horses experience mild colic or diarrhea after taking Misoprostol. What does misoprostol do for horses? In horses, misoprostol has been shown to decrease gastric acid secretion, increase recovery of ischemia-injured equine jejunum, and is currently used to treat NSAID-induced colitis and ulceration (24–26). What are side effects of misoprostol? Read more…
Problems with horse haylage However, if it is dried to a dry matter above 50% then it will be too dry to support the clostridia to multiple. Haylage that is very acidic and wet may upset the hindgut of the horse leading to colic or even laminitis. Can haylage cause Read more…
Some of the more common oral antibiotics in horses include trimethoprim sulfa, metronidazole, enrofloxacin, and chloramphenicol. Trimethoprim sulfa (SMZ, TMS, sulfa tabs) is an antibiotic which has a broad spectrum of activity against a variety of bacteria. It is broken down by the liver and excreted in the urine. Can Read more…
Do I have to withhold food before the float? No. The only time we recommend withholding food is for an extended procedure such as an extraction. How long after my appointment can my horse eat? Can you feed a horse before sedation? Research shows that allowing a horse to eat Read more…
In the European Union and in Australia, meloxicam is approved for use in horses for the alleviation of inflammation and relief of pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders. Can you use meloxicam for horses? Meloxicam, a potent NSAID with selective COX-2 inhibition, has been shown to an effective Read more…
It is also the most popular anabolic steroid in the world of equine athletes. A monthly shot of Winstrol is pretty much a routine part of preparing thoroughbreds for sales or for training top-of-the-line racehorses. Is Winstrol a horse steroid? While it is not an anabolic steroid, clenbuterol has some Read more…
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is commonly used topically to treat inflammation in horses. A byproduct of paper production, DMSO was originally created as an industrial solvent; it is now approved for veterinary use by the Food and Drug Administration. Is DMSO harmful to humans? Some side effects of taking DMSO include Read more…
chariot. a vehicle with two wheels and no roof that was pulled by horses in races and battles in ancient times. Someone who drove a chariot was called a charioteer. What is a horse pulling a wagon called? Driving, when applied to horses, ponies, mules, or donkeys, is a broad Read more…
use in Horses. INDICATIONS: BetaVet® (betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate injectable suspension) is indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in horses. CONTRAINDICATIONS: BetaVet® is contraindicated in horses with hypersensitivity to betamethasone. Why is betamethasone banned in horses? Betamethasone is a corticosteroid, meaning it’s a Read more…