According to the NRC (2007), threonine requirements for horses can be estimated as 62% of lysine requirement. Threonine should account for 2.7% of dietary crude protein intake. A 500 kg horse at maintenance requires 17 grams per day of threonine Read more…
Horses in tick areas must be checked regularly and if any ticks are found they can be sprayed with a pyrethrum based insect repellent (or roll on). Wait about an hour and then apply the solution again. The tick should Read more…
Mange is contagious, so if you have one horse with mange, it is best to treat them all. However, mange does not affect other species or humans. Can humans get mange from horses? The mites that cause scabies in animals Read more…
Frontline Spray: This is a commonly used product for dogs, and many people have used frontline spray on horses. It’s not labeled for horses, but seems to be safe based on anecdotal reports. Common directions for using this product on Read more…
Ice is an ideal treatment for horse and rider stings. Check with your vet for the best first aid products currently available. You’ll want to start cold-hosing your horse’s stings as soon as possible and possibly icing them, depending on Read more…
It is uncommon for horses to be severely itchy or in pain when they have a simple ringworm infection, but mild irritation or reddening around the scaly patch may be seen. Can ringworms be painful? The skin may flake, peel, Read more…
Zinc is commonly fed to horses that are easy keepers or horses with metabolic issues. Zinc can support healthy blood sugar levels by improving insulin sensitivity and boosting antioxidant status which might be lacking in horses with EMS. Is zinc Read more…
Zinc oxide is an inorganic source of the essential trace mineral zinc. It is commonly used in equine feeds and supplements for hoof, skin, hair, immune, and metabolic health. What does zinc do for horses? Zinc (Zn) is an essential Read more…
They will average 10-12″ at the widest point and many measure 48″ inches long. Average yield is 2-3 sq ft. How thick is horse hide? 1.6 mm to 4 mmThe strip (a.k.a. bark strip, russet horsehide strip, natural horsebutt strip, Read more…
Ninety percent of the time “head tossing” and “rooting at the bit”are caused by the person riding the horse. If your horse “roots at the bit,” that is, he drops his head and pulls or tugs the reins out of Read more…