Latest News – The Horse
Freeze Branding for Identification
Instead of burning the flesh, freeze branding uses intense cold to kill pigment-producing cells.
Leptospirosis: What Is It?
Leptospirosis does affect horses, and it can be the cause of some serious health problems, including abortion in pregnant mares and chronic uveitis (moon blindness).
“Sour Gas” Blamed for Horse Illness
Horses owned by the Thurston family of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, were exposed to a gas leak from a sour oil facility four months ago, and family members say the livestock still have not recovered, according to an article on
Horse Bones Found in Trexler Probe
Investigators searching for dead horses on land once owned by the family of a suspended (South Carolina) state official on Friday picked through a South Carolina field marking spots where they found bones or thought shallow graves were dug for
Your Chance to Team Pen with Top Jockeys
The Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund will hold its annual All Star Jocky Team Penning at the Kentucky Horse Park on April 14. The emcee for the evening is award-winning comedian Tim Conway, vice president of the group.
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Tough Times for Romania’s Horses: Cart Ban, Hay Shortage Cited
New transportation laws and a drought-induced hay crisis might be at the root of a recent reversal in equine welfare progress in Romania. More animals are reportedly being abandoned or malnourished than in previous years, according to
Feeds and Supplements
The key to a good feed program is to start with the proper type of forage for the individual, then (if needed) pick the right concentrate or supplement.
Annual Wellness Exam
Wellness care can result in a healthier life for the horse at a more manageable cost for the owner.
Tough to Swallow
My 3-year-old pony mare developed a purulent (discharging pus) head infection last summer and was subsequently diagnosed with a stenotic (narrowing) left guttural pouch, which required two laser surgeries to correct.
Cross-Species Deworming
How do the worm infestations of horses and domestic pets, such as dogs and cats, correspond with each other, if at all?
Septicemia in Foals
Septicemia can manifest as pneumonia, diarrhea, meningitis (inflammation of the membranes of the brain and spinal cord), and joint and/or umbilical infections in the foal.
Lameness Exams in Horses
Veterinarians now have more tools to help diagnose and treat specific lameness problems.
Raising a Stud Colt
Can you offer any general guidelines on how raising and handling a young stud would differ from raising fillies?
What’s New in Horse Trailers
The majority of newer trailer features deal with improved construction, safety, convenience, and economy–the practical stuff–as well as amenities and purchasing options.
Equine Influenza Webinar ‘A Great Learning Tool’
More than 1,000 horse people from around the world registered to watch “Understanding Equine Influenza”.
Dover Saddlery Opening Georgia Store
Dover Saddlery will open a new store in Alpharetta, Ga., in late summer 2008.
The new 10,000 square foot facility, located three miles north of the Alpharetta Horse Park, will service the area’s growing equestrian market. From basic riding
