Common feeds fed to horses are classified into three categories: Roughages Roughages are high in fiber and low in...
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Factors that Affect Hay Quality
Hay is the most common roughage fed to horses in confinement. The goal of a horse owner is to purchase and feed high...
Hays for Horses and Their Characteristics
There are many different choices when it comes to types of hay for horses. Each type of hay has certain...
Draft Horse Breed
In contrast to pony and light horse breeds, draft horses are the gentle giants of the industry. These horses may also...
Energy for Equine Performance: Aerobic Metabolism
Aerobic Metabolism Aerobic metabolism is dependent on oxygen to break down fuel stores in the horse. Initially, there...
Caslicks
Caslicks is an operation to partially suture together the lips of the vulva. Caslicks are used to prevent fecal...
Cribbing in Horses
Cribbing is a serious vice in horses that can lead to: Weight loss Wear down the top incisors Cause horses to be more...
Disease: Equine Botulism
Botulism is caused by a neurotoxin produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The bacterium is found...
Disease: Equine Influenza
Equine Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease, which spreads rapidly among susceptible horses. It is...
Blind Spot
A blind spot is an area where the horse cannot see. A horse's blind spots are directly in front (closer than 4 feet)...
Curry Comb
Curry combs come in many varieties and sizes. They can be rubber, metal, or plastic, depending on preference. Rubber...
Parasites: Internal Parasites of Horses
Internal parasites are small organisms that live a portion of their life cycle in a host animal -- in this case, the...