Thermoregulation is the horse’s way of keeping his body’s core temperature at a normal and safe level. It’s also the horse’s ability to bring his core body temperature back to normal. When it’s hot outside, this mechanism is critical! How do horses maintain homeostasis? A great example of homeostasis is Read more…
Calf-Manna® Horses Performance Supplement is a high-protein feed intended for recently weaned foals that are having trouble transitioning to solid feeds. It provides added energy and nutrients. What can I feed my horse to gain weight? If you aren’t feeding any grain, try adding a grain product meant for working Read more…
The plum pit and the plum tree leaves, tree parts, can have cyanide in them and cyanide poisoning can be fatal for the horse. Can horses eat plum pits? While they can eat the fleshy part of a plum, horses cannot eat plum pits because they are considered toxic. The Read more…
Horses are naturally grazers, they eat little and often. Their natural diet is mainly grass, which has high roughage content. Horses should be provided with a predominantly fibre-based diet, either grass, hay, haylage or a hay replacement in order to mimic their natural feeding pattern as closely as possible. Do Read more…
Hawthorn berries feed supplements for horses are a good digestive aid. Horses will readily seek out and eat this hedgerow plant if available in the field. Nutritionally supports increased stamina, normal circulation, horses prone to laminitis, navicular syndrome, rheumatism, tying up and slow digestion. What does hawthorn treat? Hawthorn is Read more…
Stay away from vegetables in the Solanaceae plant family. This is the same toxic plant family as the deadly nightshade, and include potatoes, tomatoes, chili peppers, and eggplant. If you feed your horse vegetables from this family, it could become severely ill. Can horses eat eggplants? Here’s some foods that Read more…
Ultrasound examination of the chest or abdomen may show evidence of free fluid and masses in the lymph nodes or organs. The appearance of infiltrated organs will be affected. Cytology of the cells within any fluid (abdomen or thorax) may identify the presence of cancerous lymphocytes. How does a vet Read more…
Thyro-L can be administered by mouth or in the feed at a dosage of 48 mg (4 tsp) per day for 3-6 months to induce weight loss. Smaller ponies and Miniature horses can receive 24 mg/day for the same time period. What does thyroid l do for horses? What is Read more…
Limestone is a rich source of calcium, and so can be used by both horses and humans alike to maintain healthy teeth and bones. Calcium is essential for supporting bone growth and integrity, as well helping with muscle contraction. What mineral is toxic to horses? Toxicity in Horses – Unsafe Read more…
Hypothyroidism in adult horses usually results from insufficient iodine intake and can be treated with thyroprotein or iodinated casein (a protein found in milk that is used as a binding agent). With treatment, these horses typically start showing improvement in two weeks. How do you treat low thyroid? An underactive Read more…