Aminocaproic acid, also known by its brand name Amicar, is a therapeutic medication long used in both human and equine medicine to stop hemorrhage, which it does by stabilizing blood clots. What is the purpose of AMICAR? This medication is used to help control bleeding due to a condition where Read more…
Pleuropneumonia is defined as infection of the lungs and pleural space. In most instances, pleural infection develops secondary to bacterial pneumonia or penetrating thoracic wounds. Spontaneous pleuritis (without accompanying pneumonia) is uncommon in horses. How do horses get pleuropneumonia? In most instances, it develops as a result of bacterial infection Read more…
Pleuropneumonia is not uncommon in horses. Risk factors for development of pleuropneumonia include long‐distance transportation, prolonged head elevation, exercise, general anesthesia, and viral respiratory infections that lead to decreased mucociliary clearance and immune suppression. How do horses get pleuropneumonia? In most instances, it develops as a result of bacterial infection Read more…
Exercise‐induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) is bleeding that occurs from the lungs of horses during exercise. It occurs in the majority of Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses and in many other horses subjected to strenuous exercise. What causes exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage in horses? Lung bleeding in horses, also known as Exercise Read more…
The normal respiration rate should be between 8 and 12 breaths per minute. This can be seen by watching the nostrils or the flank and only counting either inhalations or exhalations, not both. How many times does a horse breathe? The normal respiration rate for a horse at rest is Read more…
At rest, an average horse draws in roughly five liters (approximately 1.3 gallons) of air with each tidal breath. With about 12 breaths per minute, that’s nearly 60 liters (or about 16 gallons) of air moving into and out of their lungs every minute. Do horses breathe heavy at rest? Read more…
Bots are very common parasites of horses all over the world. The larvae are found attached to the inside of the stomach wall of horses. Are Botflies common in horses? Botflies are an unfortunate byproduct of caring for horses. They are a frequent source of irritation for horses, especially during Read more…
Shire Horse. They have a friendly nature and a powerful appearance. Shire horses are the world’s largest horse breed. Are Shire horses the biggest horse? The Shire Horse originates from Great Britain and has held the world record for both the tallest and largest horse breed. Stallions can be black, Read more…
One horse is available in Fort Pinta and the rest are at home in New Hillcrest in Epona. How much does it cost? 950 Star Coins. What is the oldest horse in SSO? Crabapple is the oldest horse followed by Alder who is younger than her by three days. How Read more…
The NSAIDs most commonly used in horses include phenylbutazone (“Bute”), meclofenamic acid (Arquel), flunixin meglumine (Banamine), ketoprofen (Ketofen), and aspirin. All except aspirin have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in horses. How many aspirin can I give a horse? DOSE: Administer orally. To mature Read more…