Iodine solutions can be used on cuts and scrapes that equines and humans may acquire around the barn or in the pasture. Tincture of iodine is an alcohol-based antiseptic. It stings when applied, so horse owners might want to dilute Read more…
Horses are typically fed kelp at a rate of 5 – 20 grams per day, depending on iodine needs and the concentration of the product used. A 5 gram serving of kelp meal will yield between 3.5 to 15 mg Read more…
Kelp is most commonly fed to horses for the iodine content, as this mineral is necessary for thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism. When there is a deficiency or toxicity of iodine, hypothyroidism or abnormal thyroid activity can result. How much Read more…
Seaweed contains good levels of iodine and is a good way of boosting iodine in horse diets. Can horses eat dried seaweed? Seaweed can be fed safely to horses and may have some benefits to offer. However, if you are Read more…
Mostly, though, as stated, flat feet are the result of incorrect trimming of the hooves. The sole will exfoliate itself and form itself nicely if the horse gets appropriate exercise/movement. Can you fix a horse with flat feet? Long toes Read more…
Feeding seaweed to horses Feed 5-6 x 25ml level scoops per day for an average horse with 500kg of body weight. Reduce to half this amount for maintenance levels. Seaweed can be fed throughout the year to maintain iodine levels Read more…
St John’s wort (hypericum perforatum) poisoning in horses is a toxicity which occurs as a result of the equine consuming the weed which contains hypericin, a chemical known to cause photosensitization in horses, sheep, cattle and goats. Protect yourself and Read more…
Sweet Itch is a skin disease (sometimes called summer itch or seasonal allergic dermatitis) and is caused by an allergy to the saliva of certain biting flies or midges (e.g., Culicoides spp.). How do you get rid of a horse’s Read more…
Some owners choose to add apple cider vinegar to their horse’s water trough on an ongoing basis (recommended amount is 1 cup per 5-10 gallons). This can also help reduce algae growth and deter mosquitoes. How much apple cider vinegar Read more…
Fermented grain feed is NOT a good idea for equines, their digestive system is not suited to managing it. Distillery giveaways of their fermented grains left over from the brewing process is often available for the hauling, but totally unsuitable Read more…