Lymphoma can be treated with multi-drug protocols or with corticosteroids alone. Some lymphomas are responsive to progesterone therapy (especially cutaneous forms of lymphoma). Prognosis in the short-term is fair to poor with therapy, however in the long-term it is extremely Read more…
Diagnosis of lymphosarcoma is typically made through microscopic identification of neoplastic lymphocytes in body fluids, fine-needle aspirates, or excisional biopsies. Supportive therapy for horses diagnosed with lymphosarcoma includes chemotherapeutics, hormones, immunomodulators, and corticosteroids. How do they test for lymphoma in Read more…
Easily digestible and a great option for the equine diet given that many traditional feeds lack calcium. Use for all-round health in all equines. Directions for use: Feed 10g per 100kg of body weight per day. Can horses eat limestone? Read more…
This smell develops from horse urine, especially when the stalls don’t drain properly and the urine pools in one area of the stall floor. Spreading lime on the floor after you muck out the stall can help absorb moisture and Read more…
Hawthorns are great non-toxic plants for horses, and the berries and leaves are often used in some equine health supplements due to its circulation boosting properties. This makes them perfect hedgerow plants for horses. Is Hawthorne good for horses? Hawthorn Read more…
Crimped oats are made by taking whole oats and partially flattening them, damaging the husk and making them slightly easier for horses to consume. Rolled oats have been completely flattened and are considered easier for horses to eat. Are steamed Read more…
Most cases of hyperthyroidism in horses are caused by tumors of the thyroid gland (1–4). However, adenomas and hyperplasia are not uncommon in older horses and most thyroid tumors in the horse do not cause alterations in serum thyroid hormone Read more…
Equally toxic are cherry (black cherry, chokecherry, and fire cherry) peach and plum trees, all members of the Prunus species. These leaves also produce cyanide when wilted, affecting horses within a few hours of ingestion. What happens if a horse Read more…
Due to the presence of pesticides on grapes, you should always wash the grapes before giving them to your horse. While you can feed them the stems and all, the grapes are typically easy to remove and much tastier without Read more…
Horses are VERY food motivated animals, since they are designed to be seeking food the majority of their lives, it’s pretty much ALWAYS on their minds; think horse grazing/searching for grass 17 +/- hours a day. This makes food a Read more…