Generally, horse breeders look for certain qualities in both dam and sire that they would like to see replicated in the foal. Then they hope that things work out the way they planned. There are many factors involved in determining the adult size of a horse. Genetics play a major role in passing traits to […]
All unborn mammalian babies have a large shunt, a blood vessel that carries blood around the liver instead of through it to the heart. This shunt, called the ductus venous should close down just before or after birth. Sometimes it does not stop working and is a defect known as an intrahepatic (hepatic referring to […]
The Pet Industry is thriving. The idea travelled from the United States and now Britain’s pet owners are breathing a huge sigh of relief No more wrestling Kitty into her cat box, or marching Rover into an alien environment where he may be exposed to contagious diseases, sickness or parasites. Granny would also be safe […]
