Fig. 4–2. Grass hay. Note the fine stems, long leaves, and heads (below and to the right of the thumb), which distinguish it from legumes. Fig. 4–3. Oat hay. Note…

of an inch) (A). Both live in the large intestine and cause damage which may result in colic, diarrhea, and poor condition. Their eggs are passed in the feces and…

Signs and Stages Usual Time of Occurrence Distended udder (minimal in many maiden mares) 2–4 weeks before foaling Dropping of the abdomen (more with age), followed by relaxation evident on…

Sufficient forage should be fed to make up the difference between the horses’ dietary energy needs, as given in Appendix Tables 4, and that provided by the grain mix. This…

A diagnosis of mycotoxin poisoning, like any feed-related poisoning, can be made by either reproducing the disease by feeding the suspected feed to other healthy animals, or by identifying from…

FEEDING BROODMARES Mares are classified as maiden (never bred), as barren (never pregnant), pregnant or in foal, and as lactating. Their nutritional needs can be met using the two feeding…

Fig. 16–2. Midline deviation of the foal’s knees and enlargement of the distal radial growth plates just above the knees. Wobblers Syndrome Swelling of the growth plates of the vertebrae…

Fig. 1–2(A,B). Waterers that automatically fill when their water level is lowered. They may have a thermostatically controlled heater to prevent the water from freezing during cold weather. Although many…

to over ½ from midvegetative stage (2 to 4 weeks of growth and mature height) to seed-forming maturity (12 weeks of growth). These decreases are well demonstrated by the results…

Hay consumption from a feed bunk or from a feeder placed above the horse’s shoulder increases material getting into their eyes and dust inhalation while eating, which in turn increases…