A layup farm is a rehabilitation center for horses recovering from lameness or surgery. After a horse leaves a veterinary hospital, if he is not ready to go home yet, a layup farm can be a good solution. Horses are checked regularly and cared for well. At high-end layup farms, horses might also benefit from […]
Botulism is produced by Clostridum botulinum and is among the most lethal toxins known. There are 7 known strains of botulism (A-G), A and B being the most common in horses. Type C is caused by decaying animals in feed. Some types cause the disease in birds and cattle as well as horses . Some […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Malta Group: Toy, Companion Height: 8-10 in. Weight: 4-7 lbs. Life span: 15 yrs. plus Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with kind children Good with other pets: yes The Maltese was thought to belong to the “Melita” Breed, an ancient name for Malta. The Maltese was bred in Italy […]
