Horses require vitamin B12 for the creation of red blood cells and amino acids. Levels of B12 should be increased for active worked horses. B12 is not found in plants, it is synthesised by beneficial bacteria in the hind gut. Read more…
No recognized deficiency or toxicity level of vitamin B12 in the horse has been established. Vitamin B12 is typically produced by hindgut microbes in sufficient quantities to meet requirements. Additional vitamin B12 may, however, come from a well-fortified feed, especially Read more…
The immune system of the horse is a fascinating and complex, yet typically effective physiological means of fighting off disease causing agents such as bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. The three main factors that influence immune system function in the Read more…
A barn management plan should cover the following items: Horses Come First. If you are managing a barn, you are responsible for the care of the horses on your property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days Read more…
About Feral horses. Horses (Equus caballus) were introduced with European settlement both in Australia and New Zealand. Over time, animals escaped and were released and were first recognised as pests in Australia in the 1860’s. In contrast to Australia, the Read more…
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) is prescribed for horses by veterinarians as a dietary supplement to treat anemia, enhance appetite and promote stronger performance. Proudly sourced directly from the manufacturer or their approved distributor. Guaranteed genuine and backed by the manufacturer. What Read more…
Officer Price explained you cannot get a DWI while riding a horse or driving a horse-drawn carriage, but you could get charged with another crime like impeding traffic or trespassing. Can you get a DUI on a horse in North Read more…
240pp. Out Stealing Horses First edition (Norway) Author Per Petterson Pages 240pp (UK hardback) ISBN 1-84343-229-3 (UK), 1555974708 (USA) OCLC 61702863 What is the book Out Stealing Horses about? Set in the easternmost region of Norway, Out Stealing Horses begins Read more…
Horses sweat when the weather is hot or they have been exercised. Sweating is your horse’s way of cooling down and reducing his temperature. However, when a horse sweats they sweat differently to humans in that they can lose up Read more…
Lysine, methionine and threonine are the first limiting amino acids. They are “limiting” because if they are deficient, the horse cannot make full use of the protein for hair coat, hoof growth and muscle development. This means that if a Read more…