“Not much else causes an illness that looks like this,” she said, “but if you need confirmation, our laboratory can examine the rumen content or stomach content microscopically and identify the plant material. We’re here to assist your veterinarian with a diagnosis.”
Equine rotavirus (ERV) infection, which causes illness in nearly 100% of infected foals
Late-pregnancy mares need to be fed adequately so they are not undernourished, because the last few months of fetal development see the most growth
Morgan Pyles, a PhD student in the department of animal and food sciences at the University of Kentucky (UK), became interested in mare and foal nutrition by accident.
There are various species of blister beetles. They are typically 3/4to 1-1/4 inches long with narrow bodies. They may be gray to black, solid, spotted or striped.
From a nutritional standpoint, common questions regarding pasture grass and grazing activity include: “What is the benefit of pasture for my horse?” “Can my horse get all the required nutrition from grass alone?” And, related to the previous question, “If my horse is at pasture all day long, do I need to feed him some kind of supplement?”
Owners and managers of young horses must ensure adequate colostrum intake and passive transfer of immunity at birth….
