Maize is a high energy feed and may cause excitability. It is flaked and cooked or steamed to make it easier to digest. It is useful for fattening a horse but should not be fed to horses doing strenuous exercise as it stays in the stomach for a long time. Read more…
Through the early years of the 1800s, this early breed of the American Quarter Horse would be bred with the last few bloodlines that would officially solidify the overall breed. Sir Archy was the first in this line, following by two influential horses named Printer and Tiger. Who was the Read more…
Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis Disease (HYPP)- is an autosomal dominant disease caused by point mutation in the SCN4A gene that affects 1.5% of Quarter Horses and up to 56% of Halter horses. HYPP is a muscular disease that has been traced back to a Quarter Horse stallion named Impressive. What disease Read more…
A 2009 study found it present in around 1 in a 100 of thoroughbred horses in the UK, and it is probably slightly more common in warmblood horses. Horses with diseases affecting their balance and coordination can be dangerous to ride and are usually euthanised or retired. Can a horse Read more…
Phosphorus is important for bone growth and skeletal health in horses. While Ca is the major player, P makes up 14 to 17 percent of the mineral component of a horses skeleton. But that is not all it does. Is phosphorus harmful to horses? “Prolonged overfeeding of phosphorus can cause Read more…
Dietary P is found in forages, oats, corn and soybean meal. The P found naturally in grains and forages is considered organic while feed manufacturers might add inorganic P to commercial horse feeds. What causes high phosphorus in horses? High levels of blood phosphorus are found in horses with acute Read more…
Phosphorus is important for bone growth and skeletal health in horses. While Ca is the major player, P makes up 14 to 17 percent of the mineral component of a horses skeleton. But that is not all it does. Phosphorous is vital in energy transfer (ATP), DNA and RNA synthesis, Read more…
Foals develop pneumonia more commonly than adult horses. They are more prone to bacterial infections and are at a higher risk for developing aspiration pneumonia, which can occur when food, saliva, or liquid is breathed into the lungs instead of being swallowed. However, pneumonia can still affect adult horses. How Read more…
Many Amish plow early in the season to accommodate the horses. Standard-bred horses are often used for transportation, and many stores in town have water for the horses. Farmers take hay for the horses to munch on during stops on longer horse and buggy trips. Why do the Amish use Read more…
TRH-Response Test: T4 testing or T4 and T3 testing The TRH- (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) response test can be used for diagnosing hypothyroidism in horses. How does a vet diagnose hypothyroidism? The most common screening test is a total thyroxin (TT4) level. This is a measurement of the main thyroid hormone in Read more…