This is actually fixed for me now. I went back to 1.7.1 for awhile then switched back to 1.7.2 today and the red eyes are gone.
No not 3 to 1 odds. I send 80 men against 4 looters and 3 of my day 1 khans guard get mercd? Im sorry but that would NEVER happen. ?
Yes and food animals count like pack animals as well.