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…
The pectin then binds to bile acids in the stomach. This increases the buffering capacity of the stomach acid (i.e. raises the pH and makes it less acidic) and helps to create a mucous-like barrier in the glandular region of the stomach. Lecithin helps to stabilise the natural phospholipid layer Read more…
If this is your first time visiting an HMA — or even thinking about wild horses — the Onaqui Herd in Tooele County, one hour west of Salt Lake City, is an excellent starting point. The Onaqui Herd consists of almost 450 horses: two large packs made up of smaller Read more…
If you haven’t checked out the beautiful Salt River horses, you are missing out! The beautiful wild horses can been seen at a few spots along the Salt and Verde Rivers. Depending on where you go, you may need a Tonto Pass, so be sure to plan your trip. Are Read more…