One of the main reasons a horse kicks in their stable is because they feel threatened. Horse kicking is often used as a defence weapon, protecting a horse when he feels threatened. It may be that your horse feels threatened Read more…
Geldings are typically more docile and easygoing than other horses, making them safer and more enjoyable for beginners who are still getting used to riding. In addition, geldings are less likely to be distracted by mares in heat, making them Read more…
Horses are unusual among hoofed mammals. Many members of this group typically roam in large herds, seeking safety in numbers. Wild horses, in contrast, live year-round in small groups, or bands, of three to 10 individuals. Closely allied mares and Read more…
Once a fecal is run, you may learn that the culprit is not worms, but coccidiosis. Coccidiosis is an intestinal disease caused by a protozoan in the genus Eimeria. These one-celled creatures are host-specific, which means that it cannot be Read more…
Hybrids are the offspring of two species. A mule is the hybrid offspring of a female horse and male donkey. When a horse and a donkey mate they produce infertile hybrids called mules? Mules are a hybrid of two species Read more…
Which statement best describes how selective breeding helps horse breeders produce the most desirable traits for racing? Selective breeding produces horses with a higher rate of survival due to an increase in the genetic diversity of the horse offspring. What Read more…
Premarin is a highly prescribed orally administered estrogen. It is also available as a topical cream. This estrogenic product is isolated from the urine of pregnant horses (PREgnant MARes’ urINe). It has been used for hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal Read more…
That is hormone derived from plant sources and not horses urine. These HRT chemicals are made in private, compounding labs and marketed as “natural products” – so as to avoid FDA regulation. What is bioidentical hormone made of? Bioidentical hormones Read more…
once daily. Detach syringe and administer solution orally at the rate of 1 mL per 110 pounds body weight (0.044 mg/kg) once daily for 15 consecutive days. Administer solution directly on the base of the mare’s tongue or on the Read more…
Premarin and Vagifem are examples of vaginal E2 regimens. Premarin or conjugated equine estrogen (CEE) is a naturally occurring E2 derived from urine of mares. What is Vagifem made from? What are the ingredients in Vagifem® 10 mcg? Vagifem® 10 Read more…