
Buttercups in Horse Pastures: Are They Dangerous?
Buttercups in horse pastures can cause problems, but their acrid taste usually deters livestock from grazing. Here’s what to know.


Buttercups in horse pastures can cause problems, but their acrid taste usually deters livestock from grazing. Here’s what to know.

They might be small, but these flying fiends can spread some deadly diseases.

One horse at a rescue facility tested positive for VSV and was isolated. Another horse and four donkeys remain on the quarantined premises.

Late in the afternoon on June 21, N2BHS-AL (“Ms. Macky”) gave birth to a bay pinto colt.

An equine internal medicine specialist explains how horses contract EEE and how owners can reduce the likelihood of infection.

The horse parasite control guidelines, first published in 2013, have been revised and updated to reflect recent research findings.

Horses residing on a premises in Kinney County, Texas, tested positive for vesicular stomatitis on June 21, the Texas Animal Health Commission reported June 24.

These pests can transmit a variety of dangerous pathogens, depending on certain factors in your region.

Australian researchers recently tested whether velagliflozin could help prevent laminitis in horses, and they say it’s showing promising results in early trials.

Scientists recently tested a noninvasive, wireless, wearable device that allows veterinarians to monitor heart function, sounds and murmurs, and more while the horse remains free to move around his normal surroundings.

Researchers believe horse bits date back at least several hundred years before any bits uncovered in archaeological digs. Here’s why.

The 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding will be euthanized. Two other horses on the index farm have been quarantined.

High temperatures and humidity can make caring for horses a challenging endeavor.

June is National Camping Month! In the second part of our horse camping series, learn how to vacation at a designated horse camp.

Even the most diligent owners can find themselves facing hard financial times. They just need to remember to keep their horses’ well-being in mind and not be afraid to seek assistance as they work through their challenges.

The AHC Annual Meeting and National Issues Forum featured ideas from different perspectives on how to work together to continue to grow the horse industry.
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