Despite rising river waters and extensive flooding throughout Northeast and Central Arkansas, Kay Jordan has not received a single call from horse owners with stranded animals.
“I would have heard from local humane societies if there was a
The risks and dangers of African horse sickness (AHS) are spelt out in a new leaflet from The Horse Trust and The British Horse Society.
Horse Trust Chief Executive Paul Jepson announced the availability of the new materials today at the
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Canadian researchers recently compared the pharmacologic properties of two different forms of glucosamine–hydrochloride and sulphate. They measured significantly higher levels of glucosamine in synovial fluid samples from horses receiving the oral
The stifle joint is often implicated in cases of lameness, but it can be a notoriously tough joint to image. Radiography, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy (bone scan), and diagnostic arthrography (joint evaluation) all can be used, but they
It hit hardest at the supermarket, when I noticed that a pound of carrots, our horses’ favorite treat, cost $1.49.
While not an economist, it was clear that these are difficult fiscal times. Costs for just about all goods and services have
Work has begun on the John Henry memorial statue that will be part of a small park at the gravesite of the legendary racehorse. John Henry was euthanized last October at the age of 32. He is buried outside his paddock at the Kentucky Horse Park
Firefighters in Johnson Creek, Wis., rescued a pregnant horse from an icy pond after it escaped from its nearby pen.
The 7-year-old black Percheron draft horse, named Katie, is expected to make a full recovery after being in the cold water
For the study, 39 horses in Missouri and Florida (on a broodmare farm, a Thoroughbred retirement center, and in two university equestrian programs) were selected for naturally occurring osteoarthritis that caused Grade 2-4 lameness on a scale of 0-4.
The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care is looking for two strong journalism/equine science interns to round out its editorial staff for the summer. These individuals will earn valuable experience in both print and
A pair of hoax ads on Craigslist cost an Oregon man much of what he owned.
The ads popped up Saturday afternoon, saying the owner of a Jacksonville home was forced to leave the area suddenly and his belongings, including a horse, were free
A horse was struck and killed by a vehicle when a herd of horses wandered onto a dark stretch of the Riverside Freeway before dawn Monday morning in the Corona area outside of Los Angeles, Calif.
Eastbound traffic was backed up for miles
African horse sickness (AHS) has struck close to 300 horses in South Africa so far this year, killing approximately half of them and prompting an embargo on horse transports in Western Cape. The area on equine lockdown includes the country’s
Task Force, a 16-year-old Australian Thoroughbred who represented the United States in several international competitions, was euthanized Saturday after sustaining a catastrophic hind leg injury. According to a statement released by the United
The Claiborne Farm Stallion Memorabilia Auction to benefit the Secretariat Foundation began on eBay March 20 and will run through March 30.
Bidders will have the opportunity to purchase authentic racing artifacts of 1973 Triple Crown winner
“The process of airlifting a horse still carries inherent dangers for the horse and rescue personnel,” he concluded. “Risks may be lessened by a program that involves regular training, including a helicopter lift when possible, to increase the team’s
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