MSM. Methyl sulfonyl methane for horses, frequently referred to as MSM, is also commonly fed to promote joint health and is a bio-available form of sulphur. The sulphur that MSM supplies is a key component of collagen and keratin. What Read more…
A space of 10’x10′ or 12’x12′ is a good and safe stall size per horse. What does lean mean in a horse? Leaning on the bit is the common description for any horse that puts an undue amount of his Read more…
small intestine. Dietary carbohydrates, which constitute a most important source of equine nutrition, are digested and absorbed by a series of complex processes principally in the small intestine, beginning with intraluminal starch hydrolysis by the action of pancreatic amylase. Where Read more…
AA cleft palate is an uncommon congenital defect in the foal that usually is the result of a developmental defect of the soft palate, and in rare occasions, the soft palate. This defect most often is detected at birth through Read more…
Colic: Causes and Symptoms Colic is defined as any abdominal pain although horse owners typically refer to colic as problems with the gastro-intestinal tract. The causes of colic are numerous, but generally they are related to the anatomy and the Read more…
Small Colon. Small Colon: The small colon is 10-12 feet in length and holds only 5 gallons of material. It is the area where the majority of water in the horse’s diet is absorbed, and is the place where fecal Read more…
It’s good for their spine and alignment, and it can help them to feel more comfortable. Additionally, horses roll as an act of grooming. It helps to prevent irritation from sweat drying by drying it off right away in the Read more…
Visor. A visor is very similar to blinkers, however there is a key difference. Visors have a slight slit cut in the side of them, preventing a horse from panicking if it can’t see the other runners. The slit provides Read more…
During the last 90 days of pregnancy, mares should be fed crude protein at 10%, digestible energy 1.2 Mcal/lb, 0.45% calcium, 0.35% phosphorus, and 1,150 IU/lb vitamin A. How much protein do pregnant mares need? Be aware though that many Read more…
Digestive System Limitations Their small stomach only has a capacity of 2 to 4 gallons for an average-sized 1000 lb. horse. This limits the amount of feed a horse can take in at one time. Equids have evolved as grazers Read more…