Oregon is home to about 4,500 wild horses, but according to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management the state can only sustain about 2,700. How many wild horse herds are in Oregon? BLM manages 17 Herd Management Areas (HMA) in Read more…
BRAND INSPECTION IS REQUIRED FOR CATTLE AND HORSES: Before crossing a county line or leaving the state, Before a change of ownership (this is the seller’s responsibility), Before being sold at a livestock auction, Before slaughter at a licensed establishment. Read more…
Effectively treat superficial wounds, condition skin, prevent infection, and much more with the Tri-Care Horse & Dog Wound Ointment Treatment. This versatile ointment can be used on both your horse and your dog, and fights a variety of skin ailments. Read more…
Filled legs is the term used to describe a condition where the length of a horse’s legs (more commonly the hind pair) appear swollen. It’s often the result of the horse standing in his stable for longer than normal and Read more…
Fibula: completely fused to the tibia in most horses. Where is the fibula on a horse? The fibula is the second bone of the skeleton of the leg: it runs along the lateral border of the tibia and does not Read more…
The early bicycles such as the hobby horse were used by the wealthy simply as a pleasurable pastime. It wasn’t until late Victorian times that the design improved enough so that people could use them to travel comfortably and for Read more…
Horses can become allergic to various types of pollen. Affected horses show signs of respiratory disease, such as coughing and mucus, or they can develop skin irritations that are often itchy, such as hives. Does pollen make horses cough? “Horses Read more…
With barn allergens like dust and mold, horses should be turned out as often as possible. Soaking of hay can be helpful for horses with dust allergies. If pollen is a cause, keeping the horse stalled during peak pollen season Read more…
Ivermectin has also been shown to be safe in horses, foals, breeding stallions, and pregnant and lactating mares. Can you mix horse wormer with feed? Most horse wormers come as a paste or gel to be syringed into the horse’s Read more…
They need high energy for high speeds. But when they’re just walking along, moving from one grazing zone to another, they’re better off conserving their energy, said Nyakatura. Nodding their heads allows them to use less energy for this walking Read more…