The jugular vein carries blood from a horse’s head back to its heart. It is located within the jugular groove, on the lower side of the horse’s neck. Where is a horse’s carotid artery? In horses, the extracranial and intracranial pathway of the internal carotid artery has been described. The Read more…
The jugular vein is the preferred site for blood collection in the horse. The animal should be properly restrained. The vacutainer system can be used to obtain a blood sample (consists of vacutainer holder, vacutainer needle and a vacutainer tube). Which veins are used for blood collection in cattle? 4.2 Read more…
Focus on Rhythm Get him into a forward-moving gait and ask him for an upward transition. Be sure that you’re not chasing him into the forward gait – instead, use your lunging aids of your whip and body language to encourage him forward. This should keep him in a steady Read more…
Stand slightly to the side of the horse’s head and cup your hand with your first two fingers along the inside of the jawbone, just below the heavy muscles of the cheek. Feel along the inside of the jawbone until you consistently feel the pulse beat. How do you check Read more…
It is usually measured in beats per minute (or BPM), and is essential in assessing the fitness of a racehorse. At rest, a horse’s heart rate range from 25 to 40 BPM on average. However, it can vary up to more than 100 BPM under the influence of excitement, fear, Read more…
Engorged, defined vessels of the face, can result from recent exercise and be a normal finding. This is especially noticeable in horses with short coats and when sweaty after exertion. It can also result from conditions that cause “damming” of the main veins that drains the face and head. Is Read more…
According to Kathy Iandoli of MSN Entertainment, “Dark Horse” contains a mixture of elements from “trippy pop”, EDM, and dubstep. What part of Dark Horse was copied? Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ didn’t copy Christian rap, judge rules in overturning $2.8M verdict. The judge found that the elements from a 2009 Read more…
Zesterra® is a unique equine supplement that neutralizes excess gastric acid, encourages feed and water consumption and allows for greater nutrient absorption. It’s particularly helpful when your horse experiences stressful situations like hauling, foaling, heavy training or extreme weather. How do you use Zesterra? Colic: Give 30ml – 50ml orally Read more…
left. The esophagus is a muscular tube about 4-5 feet in length, which moves food from the mouth and throat to the stomach. The esophagus starts at the back of the throat (pharynx) above the wind pipe (trachea), down the left side of the horses’ neck, through the chest cavity Read more…
Basically a fermentation vat—similar to the rumen of a cow—this comma-shaped structure on the right side of the horse is approximately 4 feet long and holds 8 gallons. From the cecum the order is the large colon (10-12 feet long), then the small colon (also 10-12 feet long). How long Read more…