Yes, Hi-Yield 2, 4-D Selective Weed Killer is safe for use in pastures where horses are. Be sure to remove them out of the area while you are doing your treatment. Once the product has dried, it is safe the the horses to return to the area. The grazing time Read more…
INDIBA® Animal Health is a technology based on a specific Monopolar Radiofrequency Capacitive/Resistive at a fixed frequency of 448 kHz, which benefits the health and recovery of patients using two main effects: The first is its ability to increase the heat of body tissues, a process called diathermy. What is Read more…
Yes they can. However a horse cannot utilize urea like ruminants as urea is quickly absorbed from the small intestine and excreted before reaching the hindgut (where non-protein nitrogen would be converted to useful protein). Is urea safe for horses? Urea usually is lethal to ruminants at 1-1.5g/kg of body Read more…
Pea protein is a dietary supplement rich in protein, iron and essential amino acids. It provides horses with all of the benefits of protein, from supporting muscle growth and recovery to maintaining healthy skin and hooves. Can horses eat pea protein? Pea protein is a good source of protein to Read more…
They do, but corn isn’t very good for horses due to the high simple carbohydrate and sugar content, and sweet corn is even worse. Horses should never be fed corn on the cob, either field corn or sweet corn, due to the risk of them choking . Is sweetcorn poisonous Read more…
Giving your horse the old stink-eye is a sure way to get it on your bad side, and research backs that up. A new study shows they don’t only notice when you’re in a bad mood, they remember it later, even if you’ve done nothing to upset them. Can horses Read more…
Atypical myopathy (“Sycamore poisoning”) is a potentially fatal disease of horses in the UK and Northern Europe caused by eating Sycamore seeds (“helicopters”) or possibly leaves. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Nine poisonous plants horses should avoid Ragwort. While ragwort has a bitter taste and is rarely Read more…
Causes of Liver Disease in Horses Certain grasses and clovers can cause your horse to develop liver disease, such as alsike clover, Panicum grasses, ragwort, fiddleneck or hound’s tongue. Inflammation or an infection in the bile duct can also cause liver disease. What can cause liver disease in horses? Liver Read more…
The Thuja (also known as “Arborvitae”) is a genus of an evergreen tree. Because of its toxic substances they are a real danger for any animals and especially for horses. What trees can horses be around? Below is a mix of deciduous and evergreen native trees to inspire your decision-making. Read more…
Whole, roasted soybeans are an excellent source of dietary fat and protein. They are highly palatable to horses. Mad Barn’s Feed Bank provides nutritional profiles on +3,000 forages, feeds and supplements used in the equine diet. Are soybeans safe for horses? Horses should not be offered raw soybeans because they Read more…