Horse Health

A horse may limp only going one direction due to a variety of reasons. Some of the most common causes of this type of lameness include:

• Strains or sprains due to over-exertion
• Injury to the hoof or limb
• Arthritis or joint abnormalities
• Uneven shoeing or improper hoof trimming
• Disease or infection

It is important to have a veterinarian examine the horse in order to determine the exact cause of the lameness. Depending on the cause the veterinarian may recommend a course of treatment such as rest medication or physical therapy.

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Horses can be allergic to many types of plants, and some can be deadly. I know that the Maple tree contains a toxin that is released during the fall months that is deadly to horses.

No, but it is possible for them to have it, especially if they get bit by a rabid animal like a dog, fox, cat, coyote, bat, raccoon, etc. Most horses are not vaccinated for rabies unless there's been known cases of rabid animals around the area.

Neomycin, Polymyxin b sulfates, and bacitracin zinc ophthalmic ointments are typically sold as 'triple antibiotics' they each treat bacterial infections and work in conjuncture with each other to kill bacterial infections.

Yes they can be used on horses, you can get name brand or generic products that contain all three (hence the 'triple antibiotic' label). However you should consult your equine veterinarian before using any medication on or near a horses eyes.

West Nile Virus usually has typical neurological symptoms. Such as an usual or weak gate, tremors, loss of coordination and balance. Initially though the horse may only be lethargic, have a fever, loss of appetite and a rapid pulse. It would be important to determine that these symptoms are not caused from other conditions such as Encephalitis and or EPM. Check out the related link below for more info.

Frogs have the same muscles as humans, but some muscles are developed differently than others. They do not have very powerful arms, but the jaw and leg muscles are strong. They also have very flexible tendons so they can leap long distances.

The primary value of cattle to humans is that they consume grass (a resource that is not a human food), and convert it into high-density, high-protein foods for people. In one respect, cattle help transform sunlight into high quality human food by harvesting photosynthetic plants and converting them into meat and milk. The wealth of any nation depends upon it's ability to maximize it's resources, and cattle help do that. Cattle also provided muscle for traction and driving machinery in pre-industrial days. Tallow was once a primary fuel resource, and hides and bone provided raw materials for clothing and tools.

As a regular traveler to France, I have found the water supply to be good, in fact cleaner than most other major countries including the United States. While not 100% of the country is serviced by this filtration system, it is in most areas where travelers would visit. In restaurants, it is perfectly acceptable to request a carafe of tap water and safe to drink water in hotels, gites, etc.

In the most remote farming areas would be where it would be best to question about the water before drinking it.

Yes, mules typically are sterile but they still produce excess testosterone which can lead to behavioral problems.

Greasy heels is also known as "scratches," "dew poisoning," "pastern dermatitis" or "mud fever."

It presents with red, irritated skin with raised scabs on a horse's heels. It is typically seen in the hind legs, and rarely seen in the fronts or on single legs. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection brought on by repeated wet/dry conditions.

It will cost anywhere from 40 dollars a visit to 60 dollars a visit. It depends on where you take it and what kind of care it ends up needing.

Percheron's draft horses come in 3 colors, and 2 modifiers. Their 3 basic colors are Black, Bay, and Chestnut. Black is the most common color of Percheron in the United States and Canada. Bay is extremely rare and only exists in less than 25 horses in the United States. It has been eradicated from the breed in France. Because of that it is unlikely there are any located in South Africa, or Australia. Chestnut pop's up every now and then and can be found in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It is an unaccepted color in the U.K. and France and any horse born as such is not allowed registration. Unknown if any exist in Africa because of the previous sentence.

Then there are two modifiers, one being Grey, the other being Roan. Grey on Black is the other most common "color" for the Percheron breed. It is the 2nd highest registered color in the United States and Canada. It is the number one highest color in the U.K., South Africa, France, and Australia.

Roan, like Bay, is also extremely rare. It is estimated that fewer than 60 horses remain in the breed in the United States and Canada combined. At this time only Blue Roan (Roan on Black) exists. Bay Roan has occurred but at this time there are no horses with such a color registered or recorded.

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Gentle treatment and patience work wonders with horses. I do not know why herbal and natural remedies are mentioned here. Not clear.

Yes they will live shorter lives due to a dirty environment. Depending on where they are kept can affect life span, a horse kept in a dirty stall will develop illnesses and eventually have to be put to sleep from them if the illness goes untreated.

If your horse is constipated you need to call an equine veterinarian immediately. There is obviously something blocking the manure and it cannot exit the horse, this will cause pressure to build up along with gas and pain. The vet may do a rectal palpitation or exam to remove the manure and see what is blocking it and may administer a laxative to help things move along the digestive tract if the blockage is not severe. If there is something lodged in the digestive tract the vet may send you to an equine hospital for a more in depth treatment.

Horses,like dogs will become very ill if chocolate is consumed as it is no good to their digestive system, do not panic if chocolate is eaten by your horse or pony remain calm and call the vet.

dowagers hump does not appear in horses. they can however be 'roach backed'. Where the back is a bit raised and uncomfortable. This is typically a training or conformational defect.

once you have removed the saddle always brush around the area the saddle has been and under where the girth was. also do your horses feet to dislodge any stones and there legs if muddy. if your horse is very hot and it is a warm day throw some cold water over your horse then use a sweat scaper to remove any water leave your horse to dry outside then put a stable rug on them.

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