CAUSES OF LIVER DISEASE AND FAILURE IN HORSES Previously reported toxic plants causing liver failure in North America include the following: pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) (e.g., Senecio spp., Amsinckia spp.), alsike clover, and Panicum grasses (Kleingrass, fall Panicum). What is the Read more…
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense), often called mare’s tail, is an invasive, deep-rooted perennial weed that will spread quickly to form a dense carpet of foliage, crowding out less vigorous plants in beds and borders. What is the best way to get Read more…
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is not poisonous to dogs, but is toxic to livestock. Sheep, goats and cattle exhibit signs of poisoning after eating fresh horsetail. Ingesting dried horsetail leads to poisoning in horses. Is horsetail toxic to dogs? Symptoms of Read more…
Official Army manual goes through the functional and operational aspects of using horses, donkeys, mules, and other animals. They’re iconic photos, U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers and other special operators riding on horseback in Afghanistan as they helped Northern Alliance Read more…
Today, formal battle-ready horse cavalry units have almost disappeared, though the United States Army Special Forces used horses in battle during the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. Did U.S. soldiers use horses in Afghanistan? This horse has been used to train Read more…
Lastly, when a horse falls to the ground, either under anesthesia, or while being euthanized, the fall is not always graceful and it happens fast. Once the euthanasia has occurred, disposal of the body must be considered. The options for Read more…
Young horses, or horses with excess energy, galloping freely in a field often hoist their tails high to show their exuberance. Horses that are spooked or frightened of something will also “flag” their tails, and mares in heat may raise Read more…
If your horse kicks you or bites you, you should punish him as soon as possible. Hesitating and only trying to do something in a minute is useless. Your reaction should be instant. Usually, its good to just use whatever Read more…
A leg might swing out to the side or under the body; a joint might overflex, or a foot scuff or drag. If he trips, an ataxic horse may be slow to correct himself and potentially fall. His trunk, neck Read more…
The extent to which the tail is clamped down will signal the extent to which the horse is feeling afraid. Horses will also clamp their tails down if they are feeling weak, tired or unwell. Why does my horse clamp Read more…