Can Horses Catch A Chill?

Horses can easily get chilled after a workout. Walk your horse after exercise so they can cool down slowly and, if necessary, use a cooler blanket to stop their body temperature from losing heat too quickly. What happens if a horse catches a chill? Generally, horses with Shivers lack a Read more…

Do Horses Chew Their Food?

The time spent chewing plays an important role in the both the health of the digestive tract and the proper absorption of nutrients. The type of feed a horse eats greatly affects the time spent chewing. A horse takes about 40 minutes and chews between 3,500 and 4,500 times to Read more…

Do Male Horses Have Testosterone?

Testosterone is generally measurable in intact males starting at one year of age, though levels are often lower when compared to mature stallion levels. Do horses have high testosterone? Intact stallions with two scrotal testes usually have blood testosterone levels of 500 to 1,000 pg/ml or higher. Testosterone level in Read more…

What Produces Testosterone In Horses?

Testosterone is an endogenous steroid produced primarily in the testes. Trace levels of testosterone are found in urine samples from geldings, as testosterone is also secreted by the adrenal. Where is testosterone produced in a horse? the testesTestosterone is produced by cells within the testes. In the absence of testicular Read more…

How Much Is A Ventipulmin Horse?

Ventipulmin for Horses ITEM ITEM SIZE SIZE PRICE MAP PRICE Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) is the lowest advertised price allowed by the manufacturer. Item: 191RX Size: 100 ml $126.99 Item: 192RX Size: 330 ml $288.99 How much Ventipulmin do you give a horse? 0.5 ml per 100 lbsAdminister orally to Read more…

Can You Give Horses Lasix Orally?

Oral administration of furosemide (Lasix) is not permitted. Permitted bleeder medication shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian. Such administration may be performed at the trainer’s barn. How is Lasix administered in horses? Currently, in the US, Lasix must be administered intravenously no later than four hours before a race Read more…