The small colon is approximately 3 m long, contains sacculations, and is the portion of the intestinal tract in which fecal balls are formed. The last portion of the horse’s GI tract is the rectum, which begins at the pelvic inlet and ends at the anus. Can a horse live Read more…
According to the National Research Council (NRC 2007), the iron requirement for a mature horse is 40 mg/kg of diet or 400 mg per day. This is increased to 50 mg/kg of diet or 500 mg per day for growing foals and lactating mares. Does my horse need an iron Read more…
Lobation varies greatly among species: the horse has a single right lobe and a single left lobe; the human has two lobes on the left and three on the right; the monkey, dog, cat, and raccoon have three left lobes and four right lobes; and the mouse, rat, and hamster Read more…
Treatment of Contusions in Horses Cold compresses, ice packs, or cold hosing will help decrease swelling and tissue damage to the affected area. How long does it take a bruise to heal horse? Some bruises take a few days to heal, others take weeks. Some are caused by bad footing, Read more…
At present, in veterinary anatomy, the horse lung is divided into the cranial and caudal lobes by the cardiac notch on either side. In addition to these lobes, in the right lung, the accessory lobe is present. How many lobes does a horse lung have? Lobation varies greatly among species: Read more…
Cattle and pigs have well-lobated and well-lobulated lungs; sheep and goats have well-lobated but poorly lobulated lungs; horses have both poorly lobated and poorly lobulated lungs and resemble human lungs; finally, dogs and cats have well-lobated but not well-lobulated lungs. What animals have a lobed lungs? Lobation varies greatly among Read more…
The horse liver is an organ that is usually described as part of the digestive system but its functions extend far beyond that. It is estimated that the equine liver performs in the neighbourhood of 500 distinct functions. The liver is classified as both an organ and a gland and Read more…
The nostrils have an outer ring made of cartilage (the alar cartilage), which serves to hold them open during inhalation. Additionally, a small pocket within them, called the nasal diverticulum, filters debris with the help of the hairs lining the inner nostril. Can horses only breathe through their noses? Horses, Read more…
Nicker. The nicker is a soft, gentle sound that your horse makes with his vocal cords, but with his mouth closed. A horse nicker is a friendly expression, often accompanied by forward ears and an alert look in the eyes that indicates anticipation or excitement. Is horse soft sound? Horses Read more…
Dosage and Administration Adult cattle, horses: 15 to 30 mL per 45 kg. Calves, foals: 15 mL per 10 kg. Can horses have pectin? Susan Garlinghouse, D.V.M., has recommended the use of kaolin-pectin in endurance horses. Endurance horses must be given electrolytes throughout the course of a ride for optimal Read more…