Horses are confined to netted stalls to protect them from the midges that spread African horse sickness and to prevent potential spread from the new vaccine.
Newborn foals are easy targets for every kind of bacterium, virus, and other pathogenic organism. Here are some steps you can take to maximize your foal’s immunity from gestation to weaning.
An Italian study found horses and dogs can play together, communicating their intentions of playing and reading and mimicking each other’s facial expressions.
Dutch researchers are printing custom shoes, which allow for a perfect fit so farriers and veterinarians can address specific hoof issues and lamenesses.
Researchers found that this selective NSAID reduces uterine inflammation while protecting follicular and gastrointestinal function in mares with persistent mating-induced endometritis.
Being prepared for an equine emergency can help make the situation less stressful and result in a more positive outcome.
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) hosted a global webcast as humans—facing a health crisis of their own due to COVID-19—try to protect horses and prevent the spread of AHS during the disease’s current outbreak in Thailand.
Find out what items should be in your horse’s first-aid kit, what they’re used for, and how to store them.
The African horse sickness (AHS) outbreak in Thailand has nearly quadrupled in a little more than a week, reaching 154 deaths and a fatality rate of 94% in horses showing clinical signs.
Researchers investigated how horses interact with and view riding arenas as spaces. Here’s what they found.
According to British researchers, fence color could make a significant difference in racehorses’ ability to visualize obstacles as they approach them.
Definitively identified by Thai veterinarians on March 27, this represents the first outbreak of AHS outside the African continent in more than 30 years.
Our international reporter based in France shares her experiences during confinement and seeks clarity on official guidelines for horse care and welfare.
Dwarfism in horses causes major health challenges, leading to a heightened risk of functional handicaps, nutritional disorders, chronic pain, and serious welfare concerns.
Female mules can’t reproduce naturally. But researchers found they can make excellent surrogate dams for embryo transfer.
The Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture announced that it will be revoking licenses to slaughter donkeys, effective immediately.
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