Here’s what you need to know about stopping the spread of this highly contagious virus.
Researchers believe nasopharyngeal cicatrix is the result of an environmental agent, possibly found in pasture, but they still don’t know for sure what causes it, how to best manage it, or why it generally affects horses in a specific part of Texas. Here’s what you should know.
By taking the necessary precautions and having a disaster plan ready, you can ensure that you and your horse are prepared when a severe weather situation arises.
Being prepared in advance can help horse owners handle this scary situation as well as possible.
Learn how vaccination can help protect horses from this potentially deadly zoonotic disease.
While most horses get the majority of their nutrients from pasture and grain, many might not be receiving the mineral nutrition needed for optimum health.
Aside from routine dental conditions that occur in horses, owners might encounter a behavior that is referred to as cribbing or crib biting, which can have a negative effect on the incisor teeth.
Although it is the most basic form of health care, horse owners should be aware that horses need first aid care just as much as people do, if not more.
There are several signs that will inform an owner that a horse needs the ministrations of a farrier.
Many horses are trained athletes that are bred and conditioned for a specific sport such as racing, jumping, western performance or dressage. While these sports are relatively safe, just like a human athlete, there is always a possibility of injury and in most cases with horses the injury tends to be lameness.
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