Along with motion and heat is the fact that anyone running, cycling, or doing some other physical activities typically releases pheromones and sweat that attract horseflies. Why are horseflies attracted to people? What Attracts Horse Flies? Female Horse flies detect humans and animals by colors, and movements, they are attracted Read more…
A common suggested rate of food grade diatomaceous earth is 1 cup per 450 kilos of horse body weight. A higher worm count may require a higher dosage. A minimum 60 day treatment plan is suggested and you should check fecal worm counts at least every 30 days. Can you Read more…
Many feed stores have black oil sunflower seeds on hand, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble sourcing them in bulk. Striped sunflower seeds, which are often consumed by humans, should not be fed to horses. Most horsemen feed 0.25-1 lb (100-450 g) of sunflower seeds a day. No more Read more…
Perioperative lidocaine treatment is commonly used in horses that undergo surgical treatment of colic, to prevent or treat postoperative ileus and reduce the effects of intestinal ischaemia-reperfusion injury. Does lidocaine work on horses? Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic agent that is widely used in equine medicine. It is also an Read more…
Corticosteroids. Stomach ulcers may occur following corticosteroid therapy. Horses may show a reduced appetite, discomfort when eating, failure to thrive, diarrhoea and rarely, sudden death due to perforation of the stomach wall. Ulcers may also occur in the mouth, oesophagus and caecum. What are the side effects of steroids in Read more…
Corticosteroids possess potent anti-inflammatory activity and are commonly injected intra-articularly for local relief of inflammatory lesions in performance horses. What is the purpose of a corticosteroid injection? Steroid injections, also called corticosteroid injections, are anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat a range of conditions. They can be used to treat problems Read more…
Most of the cortisone used in horses is used in the joints to treat performance horses for arthritis although it is often used for skin allergies as well. How long does horse cortisone last? That period of time is seven days for triamcinolone, 21 days for Depo-Medrol, and seven days Read more…
Lidocaine is thought to last only 60 minutes with the maximum effect at 15 minutes [3]. Bidwell et al [5] conducted a study evaluating the duration of mepivacaine in horses with navicular syndrome using a force plate; they observed complete analgesic effect between 15 and 60 minutes after blockade. What Read more…
Brewers yeast is also an excellent natural food alternative to laboratory-made B vitamins found in synthetic supplements. With complex digestive systems that are sensitive to low-quality feed, horses respond favorably to brewers yeast as a daily supplement. Is brewers yeast good for horses? As it is a naturally occurring yeast Read more…
Horses living in damp conditions are at risk for it. Treatment has owners dry the affected area out, clean it, and apply an oily germicide to help clear up the infection. Tea tree oil is great in this case since it helps to dry the skin out, while also having Read more…