Henry Schein Animal Health Acquires Majority in SmartPak
SmartPak’s Board of Directors has approved a majority investment in the company by Henry Schein Animal Health.

SmartPak’s Board of Directors has approved a majority investment in the company by Henry Schein Animal Health.

All horses potentially participating in the Belmont Stakes must be on the Belmont Park grounds by noon on June 4 and will be subject to out-of-competition testing.

Wise Dan rolled off the trailer with a spring in his step May 21 at Charlie and Amy LoPresti’s Forest Lane Farm seemingly none the worse for wear after undergoing emergency colic surgery at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.

A French behavior researcher says horses’ negative emotions, and the way they express them, can be a direct result of the way the animals are trained and managed.

What is your opinion on using tranquilizers to calm a horse down so you can ride it? I’m thinking of our son’s mare who is a little too hot at this time of the year.

Veterinarians should consider several important issues when using or prescribing compounded products.

Now is the optimal time for Kentucky forage producers to cut hay to ensure they get good quality and yield.

Deworming guidelines have changed in recent years. Find out what’s best for young horses. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Young Horses Q&A audio event.

Dr. Earl Gaughan answers a question about how often young horses need hoof care and when or if they need shoes. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Young Horses Q&A audio event.

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.
A man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a pair of Quarter Horses in Madera County, California.

The West Virginia Racing Commission signed off on several new regulations, including one that will allow the state to participate in the multiple medication violation penalty system that is part of the National Uniform Medication Program.
All contagious equine metritis (CEM) samples should be collected by a veterinarian and in accordance with United States Department of Agriculture protocol.
When it comes to influenza, should you use a treat-now or a wait-and-see approach? The study will evaluate this question.

Knowing the production potential and limitations of the soil under your farm is key to reducing feeding costs when managing horses and being a good land steward.

Researchers examined whether HERDA could affect tissues other than the skin, specifically those with high Type 1 collagen levels, such as tendons and large blood vessels.
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