Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism (NSH), also known as miller’s disease, bran disease, and big-head disease, is caused by excessive mobilization of calcium from the skeleton under the influence of parathyroid hormone. What are the signs of nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism? Most of the symptoms of secondary hyperparathyroidism are due to the underlying Read more…
The Gaskin is an important muscle on the inside of a horse’s leg, just above the hockX1: the tarsal joint or region in the hind limb of a digitigrade quadruped (such as the horse) corresponding to the human ankle but elevated and bending backward 2: a joint of a fowl’s Read more…
During the first weeks of life, the mare’s milk provides everything a rapidly growing foal needs for sustenance. The burden then gradually shifts to other sources. During lactation, a mare will produce an average of two to three percent of her body weightin milk a day. What do newborn horses Read more…
One of the most substantial benefits of adding US Chia seeds to your horse’s diet is the promotion of optimal gut function. US Chia seeds help your horse’s digestive tract by soothing and prevent ulcers, balancing blood sugars, and preventing colic. What do chia seeds do to horses? CALMING: High Read more…
If you want to see if your horse has stomach problems, you can give it 1/2 cup of Mylanta (Calcium Carbonate) or 20 Tums 3 – 5 times per day for several days. Can you give Mylanta to horses? Antacids: Maalox and Mylanta are two popular antacid vets recommend to Read more…
If you see white foam or lather on a horse, this is a sign that the horse is losing electrolytes. This lather is typically seen between the horse’s hind legs and on their neck where the reins make contact with their hide. When a horses sweat is white? When a Read more…
Bahiagrass. Bahiagrass. An ideal, general-use pasture grass. It can withstand heavier grazing, but its nutrition value is low in late summer months. What kind of grass is best for horse pasture? Grass mixtures containing the following species are good for Midwest horse pastures. Endophyte-free tall fescue. Perennial ryegrass. Kentucky bluegrass. Read more…
Kentucky Bluegrass is low-growing and, therefore, low-yielding. Because of this, it is not ideal for hay but is excellent for horse pastures. It is highly nutritious, very palatable, and tolerant of close, frequent grazing. Kentucky Bluegrass also forms a tight sod, providing good pasture footing. What kind of grass is Read more…
Horses that have been shod should have their hooves checked by a horse farrier every 4-6 weeks. This allows the farrier to make any necessary adjustments, and also to assess the setting of each shoe. Why is it important to check a horses feet daily? Furthermore, picking out your horses Read more…
Because Wild horses travel miles each day grazing and to water. They often live on somewhat rough ground. This wears their feet so they don’t need trimming. The movement over rough terrain also keeps their feet tough. How do wild horses survive without trimming? Wild horses maintain their own hooves Read more…