This smell develops from horse urine, especially when the stalls don’t drain properly and the urine pools in one area of the stall floor. Spreading lime on the floor after you muck out the stall can help absorb moisture and remove some of the ammonia smell, especially when covered by Read more…
Easily digestible and a great option for the equine diet given that many traditional feeds lack calcium. Use for all-round health in all equines. Directions for use: Feed 10g per 100kg of body weight per day. Can horses eat limestone? Limestone is an excellent source of calcium commonly used in Read more…
Diagnosis of lymphosarcoma is typically made through microscopic identification of neoplastic lymphocytes in body fluids, fine-needle aspirates, or excisional biopsies. Supportive therapy for horses diagnosed with lymphosarcoma includes chemotherapeutics, hormones, immunomodulators, and corticosteroids. How do they test for lymphoma in horses? Ultrasound examination of the chest or abdomen may show Read more…
Lymphoma can be treated with multi-drug protocols or with corticosteroids alone. Some lymphomas are responsive to progesterone therapy (especially cutaneous forms of lymphoma). Prognosis in the short-term is fair to poor with therapy, however in the long-term it is extremely poor. How successful is lymphoma treatment? Most patients with Hodgkin Read more…
Because every horse reacts differently to this medication, your veterinarian may monitor thyroid hormone levels in the blood every 2-4 weeks while adjusting the dose. Periodic testing is also necessary while the horse is taking Thyro-L. It generally takes several weeks of therapy to see an effect. How long does Read more…
If your horse has any abnormal signs, consult your veterinarian. If your horse experiences an allergic reaction to the medication, signs may include facial swelling, hives, scratching, sudden onset of diarrhea, shock, seizures, pale gums, cold limbs, or coma. What are the side effects of Thyro tabs? Common side effects Read more…
Thyro-L can be administered by mixing the daily dose in the concentrate or by top dressing on grain, preferably rolled or ground. To facilitate proper adhesion of Thyro-L to the ration, slightly moisten the grain with water or liquid supplement. What are the side effects of Thyro-L in horses? If Read more…
The most common causes include colic, when ischemia of a section of bowel allows the leakage of toxins and bacteria, or gut rupture may occur. Peritonitis has rarely been reported secondary to viral disorders such as influenza, EVA, EIA and African Horse Sickness. How does a horse get peritonitis? Peritonitis Read more…
Located in a horse’s throatlatch area below the larynx, the thyroid’s job is to produce thyroid hormone, which is needed by every cell in the body and regulates everything from metabolic processes to organ function. It’s essentially what controls the pace at which the body operates. What are the signs Read more…
It’s not unusual for horses in the summer months to lose weight. The heat combined with pesky biting insects can run a horse down very quickly. Especially susceptible to the stress of heat and bugs are senior horses and those with very sensitive skins. Many thoroughbreds have this problem. Can Read more…