The toxic level of Vitamin A for an average horse is 200 000 IU per day. How much vitamin A is too much per day? If too much is stored, it can become toxic. The tolerable upper intake of 3,000 Read more…
The requirements of dietary vitamin K are unknown, but horses are assumed to fulfill their requirements through consumption of forage, such as pasture and hay, and intestinal bacterial production. Recognizing that there is more to vitamin K than just its Read more…
Vitamin K. Vitamin K is required for blood clotting, but no requirement has been established for horses. Why is vitamin K important to horses? Vitamin K not only plays an important role in blood-clotting but also in a number of Read more…
Vitamin K is one of the fat-soluble vitamins, meaning it can be stored up in the body. The main function of this vitamin is for blood clotting to occur, which we all know is critical to our accident-prone horses! Why Read more…
Vitamin A is synthesized in the horse’s intestine from beta-carotene, which is abundant in fresh forage, so grazing horses are usually well supplied. Freshly cut hay also contains some vitamin A, but the level declines quickly after the hay is Read more…
The requirements of dietary vitamin K are unknown, but horses are assumed to fulfill their requirements through consumption of forage, such as pasture and hay, and intestinal bacterial production. What is the main source of vitamin K? Good sources of Read more…
Most animal manures feature high levels of nitrogen, a necessary plant nutrient but one that has the potential to burn or cause excessive green growth on plants, including hydrangeas. Can I put horse manure on hydrangeas? It’s a good idea Read more…
It is not uncommon for dogs to eat horse feed and if only a small amount is eaten it shouldn’t be a problem. However, if your dog eats a large amount it can get sick, which again requires immediate veterinary Read more…
Favourite for MARES IN FOAL and stallions alike. Many herbalists highly recommend this herb to be added to the feed in small, regular doses for the benefit of both mom and baby. Is raspberry leaf safe for horses? In addition Read more…
Grow strawberries in a well-prepared strawberry bed, pot, growing bag or strawberry planter, in a sheltered spot that gets plenty of sun, for sweet, juicy fruits. Add plenty of well-rotted horse manure or garden compost to the soil before planting. Read more…