Anyone convicted of misdemeanor animal cruelty would be prohibited from legally obtaining a firearm if legislation recently introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives is passed.
Two veterinarians share what has remained the same and what’s changing when it comes to diagnosing and treating this frustrating condition, once known as navicular. Read an excerpt from this in-depth article in our July 2018 issue.
New evidence suggesting that horses produce more snorts in favorable situations could improve animal welfare practices, researchers say.
Sarah Rabinowitz is facing more than 60 charges for allegedly maltreating horses, donkeys, and other animals in her care.
Dr. Doug Herthel’s achievements included developing innovative techniques in equine orthopedic and colic surgery and anesthesia recovery and creating a humane ambulance system for injured horses, among others.
The hearing will take place July 20 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the BLM Little Snake Field Office, in Craig, Colorado.
Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) and its Horses First Fund provided nearly $762,580 to Thoroughbred-industry-related nonprofits and natural disaster relief efforts.
Recognizing variations in strongyle populations across the country can help veterinarians refine parasite control recommendations depending on region, pasture access, horse age, and more.
An unvaccinated 19-year-old Quarter Horse gelding presented with hind end ataxia with no improvement after anti-inflammatory treatment.
The affected Dallas County Standardbred horse and McLennan County Quarter Horse have been euthanized and their home premises will remain under quarantine until requirements for release are met.
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes explains why ration-balancer protein contents might seem high but aren’t.
Learn about special characteristics of each part of the horse’s digestive tract and different medical conditions that can develop there.
Rabies is a zoonotic (capable of being transmitted from animals to humans) disease that is distributed nearly worldwide. Attention to the disease is primarily focused on preventive and control strategies.
Both EEE and West Nile virus are concerning horse owners not only from the potentially life-threatening consequences of either infection, but also from the economic losses involved. Here’s what to know about protecting your horse.
Confirmed diseases include influenza, EHV, strangles, nocardioform placentitis, piroplasmosis, EIA, and more.
An outrider horse sustained a lower-leg fracture on July 11 and was euthanized following a veterinary examination.
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