Exacta Bet An exacta is more difficult than win, place and show wagers, but yields a higher payout. You bet an exacta by selecting a minimum two horses to finish first and second. These horses must finish first and second, in that order, for you to win the wager. What Read more…
Taking preventative measures though diet and exercise are the best defenses against EMS development. Prevent or reduce obesity through controlled starch and sugar in the total diet along with exercise (unless horse is painful from laminitis episodes). How do you prevent Equine Metabolic Syndrome? Prevention of equine metabolic syndrome should Read more…
Examples of zoonotic pathogens that can be found in horse manure are Salmonella spp., strains of Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Giardia, Cryptosporidia, and Campylobacter spp. What diseases can you get from horse poop? Salmonellosis, campylobacterosis, and cryptosporidiosis are acquired by contact and accidental ingestion of fecal material from infected animals. Read more…
CEM is caused by the bacteria T. equigenitalis. It is contracted during sexual contact with an infected horse, typically from stallion to mare. It can also be transmitted via contaminated instruments. What bacteria causes CEM? Contagious equine metritis (CEM) is a highly contagious venereal infection of equids caused by Taylorella Read more…
Like any animal, horses can develop health problems at any stage of life. While neglected and abused horses may be more susceptible, any horse can get sick no matter how well they are looked after. However, some horses are more susceptible to certain conditions than others. What are the most Read more…
You can easily eliminate your horse’s head shaking being caused by his teeth or his bit. Have his teeth done and always ride him in a plain loose-ring snaffle bit without nosebands, tie downs or any other contraptions. How do you fix a horse’s head toss? By putting the horse’s Read more…
However, horses will also sometimes shiver if they have a fever, are stressed, are experiencing abdominal pain (colic), or are recovering from anesthesia. Any severe body-wide illness, pain, shock or exhaustion may also cause a horse to shiver or tremble. How do you prevent muscle tremors in horses? If a Read more…
Horses can exhibit several behaviors as fear reaction, including sweating, trembling and escape attempts, which may be particularly dangerous, causing severe accidents for the horse and the rider/handler [4,13,14,15]. What are the signs of a scared horse? Common Symptoms of Horse Anxiety Weaving and stall walking: This includes horses who Read more…
Just as strep throat can run rampant in elementary schools, strangles, the “strep throat” of horses, caused by a different Streptococcus bacterium, Streptococcus equi sp equi, is highly contagious. What are the signs of a cold in a horse? The first signs of a cold can be a dull and Read more…
Most simple viruses will go though in 10-12 days. Symptoms after that, especially if the mucus become thick and coloured, may indicate an infection and a veterinarian will be needed. What are the signs of a cold in a horse? The first signs of a cold can be a dull Read more…