Most IM shots are given to adult horses with a 1½ -inch needle so that the medication is injected deep into the muscle mass. Foals are usually given IM injections with a 1-inch needle. What size needle do you use to inject a horse? The most common needle lengths used Read more…
It will not hurt your horse at all to eat fruit that is merely bruised or a little overripe. Don’t ever feed your horse anything that is rotten or moldy. Mold is extremely dangerous for horses and even a small amount can cause colic and laminitis. Can horses eat rotten Read more…
Because supplemental vitamin C is not absorbed well by the intestine of the horse, over three grams of vitamin C per day has to be fed in order to make an impact on the blood vitamin C levels. Can a horse get too much vitamin C? This uncertainty, along with Read more…
Vitamins are required by the horse for growth, tissue maintenance, body function, and optimum athletic performance. Vitamins are classified as either fat-soluble or water-soluble. What does vitamins do for horses? Vitamins help the horse’s body carry out the functions essential to life such as: Production of skin, hooves, bone and Read more…
An average (think 1,100-lb or 500-kg) horse’s stomach holds about 2 to 4 gallons (9 to 15 liters). This size serves horses well when they are maintained on an all-forage diet. How much feed can a horses stomach hold? The capacity of the stomach of the horse is only about Read more…
Vitamins. Recent studies ( 19 , 22 ) have been proven that mare’s milk contains vitamins A, D3, E, K2, C, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12. The content of these vitamins in mare’s and cow’s milk does not differ significantly ( 19 ) ( Table 3). What are the benefits Read more…
Iron deficiency anemia is not common in horses. When it occurs, it is not usually due to insufficient intake of iron in the diet. Instead it occurs due to low-grade, longterm blood loss. Your veterinarian will treat this disorder with iron supplements and by identifying and treating the cause of Read more…
Red blood cells deliver oxygen to cells and remove carbon dioxide. This oxygen supply is critical for the performance horse during aerobic exercise and recovery. What does red cell do for horses? Supports healthy blood cell production Red Cell is a palatable yucca-flavored vitamin-iron-mineral supplement for horses. Red Cell is Read more…
Vital Equine B-max Described as a ‘pick me up’, this vitamin- and iron-rich liquid helps to bring back sparkle to horses who are tired and run down due to illness or competition. How can I increase my horse’s energy? Fibre and oil provide slow release energy whereas sugars and starch Read more…
Commonly Needed Supplements for Your Horse’s Health Vitamin E: Vitamin E is essential for horses and ponies because it supports a healthy immune system. Biotin: Biotin is a vitamin that’s important for hoof health. Omega-3 fatty acids These are important for joint health and can also help reduce inflammation. What Read more…