Is Nitrogen Toxic To Horses?

While not common in horses, nitrate/nitrite poisoning is serious and can be fatal. Should your horse ingest too much nitrate or nitrite, whether from forages, weeds, fertilizers or contaminated water, they may experience gastrointestinal issues. What does nitrogen do to horses? Nitrogen in the form of Nitrates from plants can Read more…

What Are Small Strongyles In Horses?

Small strongyles are parasitic worms that live in the large intestine of a horse. They are one type of over a hundred species of internal parasites that can invade horses, and are also called trichonemes, cyathostomes, and cyathostomins. How do horses get small strongyles? The small strongyles are specifically associated Read more…

How Do Horses Get Large Strongyles?

Large strongyles are a subsection of a type of parasite known as a nematode, or roundworm. Horses acquire these worms, also known as bloodworms or redworms, by ingesting the larvae while grazing. How does a horse get strongyles? Equine strongylosis, a common disease among grazing horses, is caused by infection Read more…

Can Horses Get Warbles?

Warble fly mainly affects cattle. It can also affect horses and deer. What does a warble fly look like? Adult warble flies are large, hairy and bumblebee-like and brown, orange or yellow in color. The adults have vestigial mouthparts, so they cannot feed during their short lifespans, which can be Read more…

Are Likits Good For Horses?

Likit Horse Toys are easy to use and very economical, making them a practical choice for many horse owners. However, they are particularly useful for nervous horses, cribbers, and especially those that spend any time in a stall as part of their routine or for injury/rehab purposes. Are Likits full Read more…

Are Horseradish Flowers Edible?

Horseradish flowers are unpredictable. Some horseradish plants never bloom at all, while others regularly produce stalks laden with lacy white flowers. It’s been a pleasant surprise to learn that horseradish flowers are edible, with the flavor pop of horseradish in a mild, faintly floral package. Should I cut the flowers Read more…