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…
Answer: Permethrin SFR should not be used on pastures where horses or any livestock graze. Very few products are listed as safe to use in grazing areas. Essentria All Purpose is one of our top products that will not harm the animals and will cover all the same insects the Read more…
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…
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…
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…
The horse needs salt licks to get nutrients that are not adequately covered even by mineral feed. A lack of salt in the diet can affect digestion and health. What does a salt lick do for horses? Both the sodium and chloride found in a typical ‘salt lick’ (or more Read more…
Whatever the cause, once a horse has cellulitis, it’s easy to spot. The swelling will be significant, hot, and often painful. A leg affected by cellulitis can have a “stovepipe” appearance, and the skin also might crack or develop an abscess. Quite often, the horse also will have a fever. Read more…
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…
Editor: While horseradish is mainly grown for the root, the leaves are also edible. The leaves have a sharp, bitter, and peppery taste — similar to arugula and kale. They can be eaten raw or cooked, depending on your preference. How do you cook horseradish greens? Prepare them as you Read more…
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…