Whatever the cause, once a horse has cellulitis, it’s easy to spot. The swelling will be significant, hot, and often painful. A leg affected by cellulitis can have a “stovepipe” appearance, and the skin also might crack or develop an Read more…
The horse needs salt licks to get nutrients that are not adequately covered even by mineral feed. A lack of salt in the diet can affect digestion and health. What does a salt lick do for horses? Both the sodium Read more…
Warble fly mainly affects cattle. It can also affect horses and deer. What does a warble fly look like? Adult warble flies are large, hairy and bumblebee-like and brown, orange or yellow in color. The adults have vestigial mouthparts, so Read more…
Large strongyles are a subsection of a type of parasite known as a nematode, or roundworm. Horses acquire these worms, also known as bloodworms or redworms, by ingesting the larvae while grazing. How does a horse get strongyles? Equine strongylosis, Read more…
Small strongyles are parasitic worms that live in the large intestine of a horse. They are one type of over a hundred species of internal parasites that can invade horses, and are also called trichonemes, cyathostomes, and cyathostomins. How do Read more…
Answer: Permethrin SFR should not be used on pastures where horses or any livestock graze. Very few products are listed as safe to use in grazing areas. Essentria All Purpose is one of our top products that will not harm Read more…
While not common in horses, nitrate/nitrite poisoning is serious and can be fatal. Should your horse ingest too much nitrate or nitrite, whether from forages, weeds, fertilizers or contaminated water, they may experience gastrointestinal issues. What does nitrogen do to Read more…
Answer: Yes, Permethrin SFR 36.8% is labeled for use on livestock such as horses and cattle as well as other animals. Will permethrin hurt horses? Answer: Permethrin SFR should not be used on pastures where horses or any livestock graze. Read more…
Fly sprays are used by many horse owners to reduce the number of these pesky insects. Fly sprays made with essential oils will repel flies, not kill them on contact. “For a fly repellent to be truly effective, the horse Read more…
Several products containing pyrethrin, resmethrin and permethrin are available for use on horses. They can be found in various concentrations, formulated as sprays, wipe-ons and ointments. These products are more effective as fly repellents than mosquito repellents. How do you Read more…