How long does a bag of HorseHage keep? Unopened, for up to 18 months. Once opened, it should be used within 5 – 7 days. How long does HorseHage last once opened? Once opened, a bag of HorseHage should be used within 5-7 days, however, unopened bags can be kept Read more…
Moldy silage has been implicated in cases of colic and botulism. Therefore, horse owners must carefully weigh the benefits of feeding silage against the potentially fatal side effects of spoiled silage. Because of these risks and the abundance of hay available, silage is not commonly fed to horses in the Read more…
Injecting of an irritant directly into the ligaments is used frequently as a way to “tighten the ligament” by causing a limited inflammatory reaction at the injection site. This procedure is called an Internal Blister and is often very successful and well tolerated by the horse. How do you tell Read more…
When horses ingest the cantharidin toxin through hay or alfalfa contaminated with “blister” beetles, the outcome is often fatal. Toxicosis occurs rapidly; as little as four grams of dried beetles may contain fatal levels of cantharidin. How would a horse get cantharidin poisoning? Cantharidin toxicosis in horses has become an Read more…
Yes, like humans, horses lose their first set of teeth, called deciduous or “baby” teeth as their permanent teeth grow in. Also, like humans, horses have fewer deciduous teeth than permanent teeth. Do horses have teeth when they are born? Horses are diphyodontous, erupting a set of first deciduous teeth Read more…
The spread of EEEV to mammals (including humans and horses) occurs through the bite of infected mosquitoes that feed on both birds and mammals. How is Eastern equine encephalitis EEE transmitted between hosts? EEE virus is transmitted by mosquito vectors, especially Cutiseta melanura (which prefers to feed on birds). Other Read more…
Yes you can put it on your horse when they or the blanket is wet. How long can you leave a magnetic rug on a horse? If your horse gets used to magnetic boots, then normally, you can leave them on for 4 or 12 hours. When should you put Read more…
This is a latex free mattress which consists of 10 layers of natural and untreated horsehair (1000gr per layer per sqm!) handtufted into an organic cotton drill cover with organic wool underquilting which softens the robust feel of the horsehair. Are horsehair mattress good? Horsehair is durable Because of its Read more…
A healthy foal will grow rapidly, gaining in height, weight and strength almost before your very eyes. From birth to age two, a young horse will achieve 30 percent or more of its full adult size, sometimes putting on as many as 3 pounds per day. How long does it Read more…
Borax Toxicity in Animals Borax is toxic to animals if consumed in moderate to large doses (>0.5 g/kg). Is borax harmful to animals? If ingested, borax can cause stomach upset and irritation in pets. In high doses, it can even cause injury to the kidneys. Is borax safe to use Read more…