Many factors predispose the mares to retained placenta including: uterine inertia and fatigue, selenium deficiency, calcium/phosphorus imbalances, abnormal hormonal environment, physical (mechanical) intervention during foaling (i.e. dystocia), fescue toxicosis, placentitis, and advanced age. What happens if mare retains placenta? In Read more…
The external genitalia include the urethra; the testes, which average 8 to 12 cm (3.1 to 4.7 in) long; the penis, which, when housed within the prepuce, is 50 cm (20 in) long and 2.5 to 6 cm (0.98 to Read more…
Both sexes have a pair of sexual organs or gonads (ovaries or testes), the main function of which is to produce eggs or sperm, respectively. What is the reproductive system of a horse? The equine female reproductive tract consists of Read more…
In all domestic species except the horse, ovaries are ellipsoidal in shape and their surface has large follicles and corpora lutea. The ovaries of the mare are kidney shaped and the surface is smooth. The ovaries are suspended in the Read more…
In mares, the fetal portion of the placenta, or fetal membranes, are normally expelled within 3 hours after birth. Although some mares may retain the fetal membranes longer without suffering ill effects, many mares with retained membranes become toxic and Read more…
The Cobb–Douglas production function is inconsistent with modern empirical estimates of the elasticity of substitution between capital and labor, which suggest that capital and labor are gross complements. What is the elasticity of substitution for Cobb-Douglas? equal to oneThe Cobb-Douglas Read more…
Horses: Treat digestive problems and acts as a lubricant to help expel sand and manure from the stomach. What is liquid paraffin used for in horses? Product Description. Liquid paraffin is a tried and tested treatment for animals suffering from Read more…
The hindgut includes the cecum and colon, the largest structures in the equine gastrointestinal tract. These structures also house a population of beneficial bacteria responsible for digesting fiber, the primary energy source in the equine diet. What is a hind Read more…
Modern-day Westphalian: This versatile horse breed is very successful in the competition world and has ranked high in both showjumping and dressage. Since the horse breed is an all-rounder with a calm nature, the Westphalian also makes an excellent pleasure Read more…
What causes thin soles? Thin soles are not a normal condition for a horse and are caused by lifestyle factors that are far removed from normal living conditions. It may be genetics that has produced a horse with thin skin. Read more…