For centuries racehorses have been bred to run faster and longer distances. One of the greatest racehorses of all time was Secretariat affectionately known as “Big Red” because of his size. Secretariat was the first horse in 25 years to win the Triple Crown of racing – the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the […]
Cytauxzoonosis is caused by protozoa. Protozoa are tiny organisms found in the environment. The host animal is the bobcat, although the Texas cougar was discovered to be a host too. It was also found in a captured white tiger. Cytauxzoonosis is not a zoonotic disease in spite of the name. In other words, it is […]
Choke in horses is not the same as it is in humans. Choke in horses occurs when something is lodged in the esophagus. A horse that is experiencing choke can still breathe but cannot swallow due to the obstruction. At greater risk for choke are horses that eat too quickly or horses that cannot chew […]
