This means that any Thoroughbred has only one opportunity to win the Kentucky Derby in its lifetime. If they can only run once, why aren’t there more horses in the Kentucky Derby? The Kentucky Derby field size has been limited Read more…
Definition Equine serum hepatitis, formerly referred to as Theiler’s Disease, is caused by infection with equine parvovirus-hepatitis virus (EqPV-H). EqPV-H is a hepatotropic single-stranded DNA virus capable of causing hepatitis in infected horses. How do horses get parvovirus? Non-biologic transmission: Read more…
The cecum of the horse is equivalent to our appendix but is 6 to 8 inches wide and 4 to 5 feet long. Tapeworms damage the intestinal lining, as well as, cause nerve degeneration at the site of attachment. Can Read more…
A horse that is usually enthusiastic about work may become unmotivated or appear depressed. Horses that are stressed may also act out by bucking, bolting, biting, rearing or pawing, even if they are generally even-tempered and well-behaved. How do you Read more…
Just like humans, horses can catch a cold, especially during the wet and cold season. A cold should not be taken lightly, because it can quickly lead to a chronic disease of the respiratory tract. How long do colds last Read more…
Common Signs Your Horse Is Sick Change In The Horse’s Behaviour. When a horse is sick, it will start to behave differently. Change In The Way The Body Functions. After spending some time with a horse, you will understand how 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? 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 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 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. Read more…