Do Horses Use Microbial Fermentation?

The horse is unique in that most of the digestion of their feed occurs in the hindgut through the process of fermentation with the help of billions of naturally occurring bacteria and protozoa (together known as microbes). What animals use microbial fermentation? The microbial fermentation occurs in the digestive organs Read more…

What Is Horse Power Class 9?

Horsepower is an imperial unit of power of an engine. It is defined as the work done per unit time. The term Horsepower was invented by James Watt. What is meant by horse power? Horsepower refers to the power an engine produces. It’s calculated through the power needed to move Read more…

What Causes Hyperglycemia In Horses?

Taken together, these data suggest that, in horses, SIRS‐associated hyperglycemia is caused by peripheral tissue insulin resistance and by pancreatic dysfunction resulting in decreased insulin secretion. In our study, hyperglycemia was associated with nonsurvival. What causes high glucose levels in horses? Age and diet may be directly related to the Read more…