Black, brown, bay, chestnut, chestnut – horses come in several colours. Except white. Dr Mac explains why. A white horse is actually chestnut – it’s a colouration that occurs when a gene causes the hair coat to gradually lose its Read more…
Currently, there are 20 known living white horses — three stallions, 5 mares, 3 geldings, 2 two-year-old colts and 7 white foals born so far this year (2010). How many white horse are there? Carved into Britain’s hills, there are Read more…
Horses, sheep, and goats will eat oxeye daisy, but cows and pigs avoid it (Howarth and Williams 1968). Which daisies are toxic? Poison Daisy Additional Common Names: Mayweed, Stinking Chamomile. Scientific Name: Anthemis cotula. Family: Asteraceae. Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Read more…
Hosta sp. Vomiting, diarrhea, depression. Stems are the most toxic. Vomiting, diarrhea, depression. Are hosta leaves poisonous? While they are indeed safe for human consumption, hostas are toxic to cats and dogs. A common trick to prevent accidental munching is Read more…
Although rhubarb is known to many as a wonderful pie additive, it can be lethal if ingested by horses. While the stems are edible, the sour leaves contain potent toxins that can irritate the digestive system, and cause severe kidney Read more…
Bushes and Shrubs Wild horses, however, have adapted to eating many different kinds of shrubs and bushes. As you would guess, however, these types of plants are wild horses’ least favorite and they will usually only eat them if there Read more…
Yes, horses can absolutely eat sweet potatoes. They are chock-full of delicious nutrition that will benefit all of your adorable equines. Are sweet potatoes safe for horses? Sweet potatoes can be a tasty treat for horses either raw or cooked. Read more…
10. Can Horses Eat Cherries? Cherries are very good for horses as they are good sources of vitamins A and C, and are a great way to treat your horse to something a little sweet. To prepare cherries, wash them Read more…
small intestine. Fats/oils are digested in the small intestine of the horse and are a concentrated source of dietary energy, providing approximately 2.25 times more energy than an equal weight of digested carbohydrates. Where is fats absorbed in the horse? Read more…
Mix 30 can be safely fed in open top containers as well as traditional lick wheel feeders. Even though Mix 30 contains NPN (Non-protein nitrogen), the level found in Mix 30 is low enough to not be a problem. Does Read more…