A yearling is a young horse either male or female that is between one and two years old yearlings are comparable in development to a very early adolescent and are not fully mature physically. While they may be in the earliest stages of sexual maturity, they are considered too young to be breeding stock. How … Read more
Drugs and dosages for anesthesia are as follows. For adult horses, add 5 to 10 mL of xylazine (100 mg/ mL) and 15 to 20 mL of ketamine (100 mg/mL) to 1 liter of 5% guaifenesin. Can you use xylazine in horses? Xylazine is a common equine sedative It can be given iv, im or … Read more
Description: Probios® Digestion Support Horse Treats encourage the balance of naturally-occurring beneficial bacteria in the digestive system to help maintain healthy appetite and digestion. How often can you give a horse Probios? Dosage: Foals – 10 gm at birth and day 4; Adult horses – 15 gm at foaling, following therapy, or during training, transport … Read more
Bio-Sponge is supportive for intermittent cases of diarrhea It is also widely used with new foals to support intestinal health . Many veterinarians rely on Bio-Sponge® to help support both foals and adult horses with occasional intestinal disturbances , as well as post-operative cases in their practice. How do you give a horse a Bio-Sponge? … Read more
Sucralfate is used to treat gastric ulcers and ulcers of the right dorsal colon in adult horses . It usually is used with an H2 receptor antagonist or a proton-pump inhibitor such as omeprazole. When should I give my horse omeprazole? Administer omeprazole first thing in the morning before feeding and exercise Peak absorption of … Read more