The udder is a term designating all the mammae in the mare. The mammary glands of the mare are close together, forming a small udder in the inguinal region. How many mammary glands do horses have? two mammary glandsThe horse has two mammary glands and two teats, which are quite Read more…
Regulatory control of the thyroid gland in horses is similar to other species. Clinical signs of hypothyroidism in adult horses are minimal. Several drugs and physiologic and pathophysiological states can cause circulating thyroid hormone concentrations to be low without actual pathology of the thyroid gland. Where is the thyroid gland Read more…
Gonadocorticoids, also produced by the adrenals, act on sperm production in stallions and affect reproductive behavior in both sexes. The adrenal glands also produce the catecholemines, epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones are responsible for the “fight or flight” response when a threat is sensed. What is the function of the Read more…
At WeatherBeeta, we have blankets in a variety of denier, to match the needs of every horse. When choosing a turnout blanket, the most common types of deniers you will see are: 600D (medium), 1200D (heavy) or 1680D (very heavy.) What Fill is a midweight horse blanket? between 200 and Read more…
Treatment. The wisdom of using rest and fluids in cases of the common cold also applies to horses. To encourage water consumption you might need to supplement the horse’s food or offer an additional water source with salt (1-2 tbsp/day of loose table salt or a salt lick) or electrolytes. Read more…
croup. The croup is the area from the highest point of the hindquarters to top of the tail. It is sometimes called the rump. What is the hindquarters of a horse called? hindquarters: the large, muscular area of the hind legs, above the stifle and behind the barrel of the Read more…
The position of the trap is very important. Horseflies and wasps like humid areas in the grass or close to water. It is important to make sure that horses or other animals cannot get to the horsefly traps. They can however simply be placed around the riding arena or the Read more…
Call the vet if your horse has… Fever (Temp > 101.5ºF adult, >102ºF foal): Temperatures over 103 F indicate a serious problem, and your horse should be placed in a cool area with fans and hosed off until the vet arrives. What is considered a high fever for a horse? Read more…
You may not know it, but vinegar helps retain that glow on his coat. After working up a sweat—from a long walk or an exercise, wipe a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar over his coat using a sponge, and you’ll see the results. The vinegar helps remove sweat Read more…
You can use apple cider vinegar for horse lice to help remove the eggs from the hair. Just like with humans, you must first kill the lice, so I recommend following the steps found here. Does vinegar kill lice on horses? Vinegar: Vinegar is an excellent home remedy for killing Read more…