Treating a seriously bleeding limb laceration will need your veterinarian’s care. But until the vet arrives, you may be able to do some triage. First try to stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the wound. Use a towel or a pressure bandage – a good item to keep in your horse’s emergency kit. Don’t […]
Adult male horses have 40 teeth while adult female horses have between 36 and 40 teeth – 12 incisors, 12 premolars, 12 molars, 2 short teeth (wolf teeth) in front of upper premolars which are usually removed. Males have 2 pairs of canines behind the molars. Horse’s teeth are hysodont which means they continuously erupt […]
While horses can suffer from colic at any time of year, a change to a winter diet can be a major factor. Little or no pasture is available for grazing in winter. Diet changes should start to be considered in the fall when grass begins its dormant period. Hay proteins, sugar and starch are digested […]
