The control of horse helminthiasis should be carried out according to the type of animal husbandry and, if possible, rely on the coproscopy method. Rational use and alternation of anthelmintic drugs allows, in addition, to prevent (in parasites) the development of resistance
The gadfly lays its eggs on the forelegs, chest and head of the horse between May and October. The eggs can be found as small yellow dots on the horse's skin.Gadflies are very annoying to horses, and this makes them lick and bite themselves
Many horse owners do not suspect that a horse, like a person, is subject to heatstroke and it can cause its death if you do not pay attention and take measures in time.Any horse in inappropriate conditions (such as an unventilated stable or wagon) can become a victim of heatstroke
Laminitis (traumatic lesion of the lamellar layer of the hoof) usually affects the forelimbs of the animal, and ponies are more prone to this disease than horses.The main symptoms of laminitis: the temperature of the forelimbs rises, the animal moves with mincing steps, not wanting to transfer the load to the forelegs
Mud fever usually affects the limbs of the horse, but can also spread to the abdomen. Caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis, which thrives in humid conditions, it is common during the winter months.Bacteria enter through cracked, damaged, or softened skin, and wet wounds develop where they enter, leading to scab
Colic is a nightmare for any horse owner. After feeding the horse, after a few hours you enter the stable for an evening check, but the horse does not greet you with a whinny, but restlessly treads in the stall and beats with its hooves. You see that she is not feeling well and the first thing that you start to suspect is colic
Most equine diseases are kept under control by mankind and does not allow them to roam around herds, stud farms and hippodromes - preventive measures have long been found that make a horse immune to the causative agents of many terrible diseases
Preparing ahead of time for what to do when your horse has colic will help you avoid panic and increase the horse's chances of a speedy recovery.First, you need to know the normal temperature and heart rate and respiration rate of horses . Temperature - from 37
1. Transportation of horses outside the district (city, region, region) can be carried out only if there is a veterinary certificate of form No. 1. One month before dispatch, it is necessary to notify the veterinary department of the district (city) about the upcoming transportation of horses
In order to avoid the troubles associated with the disease of horses, as well as in order to prevent outbreaks of anthropozoonotic (i.e. transmitted to humans) diseases, a whole range of mandatory veterinary preventive measures must be taken when keeping horses
It is not that difficult to acquire a horse today . Does everyone know how to handle this magnificent animal? After all, this is not a car that can be put in the garage until better times. She needs daily care.It happens that an amateur, purchasing a horse, does not even think in advance where he will keep it
Beauty and health are two concepts that cannot be separated from each other. In all living things, they are so inextricably linked that one cannot say what we care more about. Horses are no exception . You look at a beautiful, well-groomed horse, and it seems that every cell of it exudes health
Equine influenza is an acute highly contagious disease characterized by damage to the respiratory system and intermittent fever. Caused by the equine influenza virus.Influenza causative agentThe flu virus is round or filamentous. The approximate chemical composition of the influenza virus is as follows: 0
Horse breeding, despite its apparent simplicity, is a complex physiological process.So, for example, the author of these lines, being a young and believing horseman, read that in stud farms the seasonality of breeding is "smoothed out". But, already working as a head, I was surprised to find that it is possible to carry out tests "to exhaustion", but the mare will not get pregnant until February-April
The purpose of appraisal is to determine the breeding value and purpose of horses based on their comprehensive assessment. When grading a horse is assessed by its origin and typicality, measurements, conformation, performance and quality of offspring
It is known that the most important is the first year of the foals' life, especially the first months. The most intensive growth and development of foals occurs at this age. At an early age, the foal's body is more plastic and malleable to changes under the influence of feeding and housing conditions than in the second and subsequent years of life
When studying individual articles of a horse, you need to know their names, anatomical and physiological basis, form and function, development and structural features in connection with gender, age, conditions of growing and use, as well as shortcomings and defects
The milkiness of mares and the properties of their milk are of many-sided interest. Mare's milk plays an important role in the life of a newborn and growing foal. Therefore, in the process of selection and breeding work with any breed of horses, it is necessary to take into account the milk production of mares and the properties of their milk, since these qualities can serve as very important indicators for characterizing the breeding dignity of queens
Horses during the period of pregnancy are very sensitive to disturbances in the normal conditions of keeping, feeding and using at work. The influence of some of these conditions on the body of the foal and on the uterine development of the foal can be judged, for example, by the dependence of the duration of fruiting on the nature of feeding the mare
A horse's fitness for sport depends to a large extent on its constitution. There is even a direct relationship between certain conformation traits of a horse and its performance in a particular sport. Therefore, it is important to know some basic provisions that make it possible to assess the morphological and anatomical features of the horse and, based on this assessment, draw conclusions about its suitability for sports
Breeding and breeding methods for horse breedsIn horse breeding, two methods of horse breeding are used: purebred and crossbreeding. The main method of pedigree work with horse breeds that have reached a certain level of economically useful qualities is purebred breeding, that is, the mating of animals belonging to the same breed
Expanded reproduction and quality improvement of horses is one of the main tasks of horse breeding. Modern advances in artificial insemination with the widespread use of high-value stud stallions can significantly speed up the process of qualitative transformation of the horse stock
Mares usually have several sexual cycles during the year. The number, frequency of repetitions and their duration are subject to significant fluctuations. It depends on the individual characteristics of the mare, her condition, as well as on the environmental conditions - climate, method of keeping, level of feeding, workload, etc
In a very short time after birth, the foal's body must undergo tremendous changes in order to adapt to life outside the uterus. Normally, during the first three hours after birth, the following occurs:1. Stretching and rupture of the umbilical cord - 1-2 minutes after birth
Stud stallions and samplers are housed in separate stables or in sections separated from the general stables. There must be a convenient and safe passage from the stallion room to the sample and mating site. Each stallion is kept in an individual stall of at least 16 m 2
The main reasons for the retention of the fetus in the uterus during foaling are : weak contractions, violent attempts, spasm and incomplete opening of the cervical canal, emphysema of the fetus, narrowing of the cervix, oligohydramnios, twisting of the uterus, improper placement of the fetus in the birth canal
A foal's health can change overnight , so it's important to keep a close eye on any signs and symptoms before the disease develops.If you are an aspiring breeder, chances are you expect your mare to foal with a mixture of excitement and anxiety
The external forms of a horse depend on the anatomical, histological and physiological properties of its body. When studying the exterior of a horse, it is especially important to know the systems of the organs of movement, the skin, digestion, gas exchange and blood circulation
Equestrian runs can be high-speed (50, 100 km or daily), 2-3-day or multi-day , as well as long distances - up to 100 miles and are one of the most popular forms of horse testing in the world.So, in Russia at the beginning of the century, the centurion Dmitry Peshkov for 194 days rode on his horse of the Trans-Baikal breed named Gray from Blagoveshchensk-on-Amur to St
Equestrian sport is extremely popular in the world. These are horse races, show jumping, triathlon, dressage and many other disciplines.Equestrian sports are especially popular in the UK , which has a long tradition of horse-based sporting events
These rules have been drawn up taking into account modern international requirements and are intended to guide all equestrian sports organizations during competitions. Due to the fact that race competitions are a relatively new discipline of equestrian sports, the rules for their conduct are currently not final and almost every year they receive a number of additions and clarifications, which, however, are not of a fundamental nature
In the Soviet Union, all classical sports were widespread, which mainly include triathlon, show jumping, high school of riding, as well as races and various equestrian sports.Triathlon. It includes: a) horse riding in the arena according to a specific program, b) field trials over rough terrain at a distance of 36 km and c) overcoming obstacles on a site limited in size
Equestrian sport is gaining popularity in many countries around the world. In recent years, additional disciplines have been added to such classical types of competitions as dressage, show jumping and triathlon - horse races , carriage competitions, vaulting, etc
The use of the horse for transport and military purposes has accelerated the progress of mankind . And immediately there was a solid, as far as possible for each historical period, the science of the horse, including the rules of breeding, keeping, training, as well as the art of riding or equestrian sports
The system of keeping animals is chosen taking into account the production orientation of the industry and the natural and climatic characteristics. In horse breeding , two systems of keeping are mainly used : stable-pasture and herd .As an example of stables and pastures, the conditions of most stud farms can be cited
Horses are shoed according to their use. Riding horses - mainly on the front legs with lighter horseshoes, harness - on two front legs in summer and all four in winter and in ice. Trotting and racehorses tested on racetracks are shod in a "circle", that is, on all four limbs
Track is a new kind of equestrian sport that combines elements of running, dressage and cross. The goal of the competition is to test the rider's ability to navigate the map, control the horse and overcome natural obstacles that may be encountered in the forest and field
When the winter cold gives way to spring warmth, it's time to start thinking about packing your horse's winter clothes for the summer, and part of that annual ritual is washing the blankets. However, this is not as easy as it seems.Difficulties in doing laundry at home
Does your horse's tail and mane look dull, unkempt or even dirty? Does your horse's mane not shine despite the fact that you regularly groom it? On the last show, did you lose points because the tail was in poor condition? If so, you are probably not properly grooming your horse
How dear our own carelessness is costing us! Instead of joyful minutes and health - misfortune, pain and endless regrets about how easy it would be to avoid it! Unfortunately, carelessness when working with a horse in our stables is not uncommon