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How To Handle a Disease Outbreak

If your horse starts exhibiting signs of infectious disease, assume whatever he’s come down with is contagious to other horses until proven otherwise, and follow these important steps to halt disease spread.

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Across the Fence

The Importance of USDA-Accredited Vets

The USDA could not monitor our nation’s horses for emerging or foreign animal diseases or fulfill the regulatory requirements for interstate and international movement of horses without these accredited equine practitioners’ help.

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Infographic: Navicular Disease

The navicular is a tiny bone that can cause big problems in horses. It and its associated structures are responsible for up to one-third of all front-limb lamenesses.

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Horses in Motion

To celebrate National Photo Month, we asked our fans to submit their photos of horses in motion during the last week of May. Here are a few of their action photos.

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Why Groom a Horse?

Basic Horse Grooming Guide

Horse grooming tools come in an assortment of styles and types, with each designed for specific tasks. Selecting the right tools for your grooming kit will depend on both your and your horse’s preferences.

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Leg and Hoof Protection

Are you confused about the difference between a splint and a sports medicine boot? No wonder! Horse leg and hoof protection come in a variety of types and styles. Learn what each kind does in this slideshow.

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Nutrition Tips for Traveling With Your Horse

Biosecurity Tip of the Month: Equipment Use

Infectious pathogens can be spread on shared equipment, such as grooming supplies, wipe rags, water buckets, hoses, and tack. Here’s how to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up a disease via equipment at an event.

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