Morris Animal Foundation Funds New Horse Health Studies
The studies will focus on preventing and treating numerous health challenges including foal pneumonia, laminitis, and septicemia.

The studies will focus on preventing and treating numerous health challenges including foal pneumonia, laminitis, and septicemia.

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The remains of 191 horses were discovered thigh- to neck-deep in mud alongside a stock pond on land in the Cameron Chapter.
Dr. Keith Latson will assist NBC Sports with horse-health information during the May 4 and 5 live racing telecasts.

While every horse needs quality air to breathe, senior horses are particularly at risk for respiratory diseases.

The researchers said owners shouldn’t stop using verbal praise, but they recommended adding a treat or food reward to help motivate horses to learn.

At this stage researchers can’t say whether one position is better or worse, however. That’s especially true when it comes to training, they said.

This suggests old horses need an appropriate diet and management plan to help minimize the risks associated with insulin dysregulation, such as laminitis.
Ten horses–including four foals–died in the Ionia County blaze.

Consider these dietary changes to help reduce the laminitis risk and discuss with your veterinarian whether certain medications could help your horse.

The affected 19-year-old Quarter Horse mare belongs to a college rodeo participant and recently traveled to events in the Great Plains Region.

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health offers equine biosecurity tips for owners traveling with their horses.

The BLM will host a public tour of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral, in Fallon, Nevada, on May 11.

The horse diagnosed with EHM attended high school rodeos in Laramie on April 7 and 8 and Rock Springs on April 14 and 15.

Since its inception, the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC) has delivered more than 28,000 doses of core vaccines.

Audible Inc. will donate $25,000 to the TAA on May 5 as part of its involvement with Kentucky Derby contender Audible.
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