Why Is Silage Not Fed To Horses?

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…

Is Cantharidin Fatal To Horses?

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…

Do Newborn Horses Have Teeth?

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…

How Is Eee Transmitted In Horses?

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…

What Is A Horsehair Mattress?

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…

Is Borax Toxic To Horses?

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…