11 Horses Die in Texas Pasture, Heat and Dehydration Cited
Pat Raia
July 8, 2009
Equipment failure and employee negligence are being blamed for the heat-related deaths of 11 horses in Weatherford, Texas, last week.
Equipment failure and employee negligence are being blamed for the heat-related deaths of 11 horses in Weatherford, Texas, last week.
An inaugural study has found that a sodium acetate electrolyte solution given orally with a typical hay and grain meal following exercise enhanced skeletal muscle metabolism to restore depleted glycogen (energy) sources.
Heat and humidity are major concerns for the horse since heat-related illness can be dangerous–even fatal.
Water is vital for the health of horses; as such they should have access to it at all times.
Finding it difficult to schedule enough
Here’s how to roll with Mother Nature through the seasons, nutritionally speaking.
If your horse is already a senior, there’s no reason to turn him out to pasture. Here’s a seasonal look at some factors to consider for the care of your equine elder.
The University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture, in collaboration with two state agencies, has published a report on water quality as it pertains to the health of livestock and wildlife.
“The target audience is anyone with an interest in
One of the best known cures for relieving someone of the hiccups is a good, old-fashioned scare. However, what do you do when it seems that your horse has a case of the hiccups? Sneaking up behind a 1,000 pound Thoroughbred and yelling “Boo!,” i
Here are some principles that will help you decide when it is appropriate to provide electrolyte supplementation.
Keep your horses cooler, less stressed, and happier when hauling in hot, humid conditions.
A 2008 Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) publication examining dehydration in working horses was summarized and printed on TheHorse.com on April 24, 2008, prior to its actual publication in EVJ. It was reviewed and approved by the researcher.
More than 1,500 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, ” How do you encourage adequate hydration during cold weather?”
During hot weather, heat dissipation is primarily dependent on evaporation of sweat on the skin surface. Horses are capable of producing large quantities of sweat–sweating rates of 10-15 liters/hour have been reported during exercise in hot conditions.
Comparing equine digestive function with small animal function leads to misconceptions and mismanagement.
Veterinarians could use a non-invasive procedure to detect fluid shifts in dehydrated horses and respond with treatment more readily than with usual methods such as blood work.
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