There is no cure for rabies in man or animal, yet all mammals are susceptible. Since mid-June 2007, there have been reported cases of animal rabies in a number of states. To draw attention to the world-wide problem of rabies, the Centers for
It happened again: Your horse was fine for the entire weekend of riding, but when you got him ready for another weekend packed with activities, you discovered his hind limbs were swollen. You know it’s not overuse; the boarding barn provides
According to an article by Brad Keller on the HeraldBanner.com, about 80 horses were seized and removed from a ranch south of Greenville, Texas, the last week of June for alleged mistreatment. A hearing to determine custody of the horses is
Tapeworms are becoming more of an issue in horses as we learn more about how they affect horse health. Some regions of the country have a greater risk of equine tapeworm problems. In the upper Midwest (Wisconsin and Minnesota), for instance, studie
Learn how to help prepare your horses for the inevitable flashes of light and deafening noise of fireworks.
Two Ballston Spa, N.Y., men accused of trying to fix races by injecting harness horses with substances designed to deaden pain or improve performance pleaded guilty today to felony charges.
District Attorney James Murphy says 68-year-old
In a recent study, University of Florida researchers evaluated the effectiveness of three commercially available equine West Nile virus (WNV) vaccines. While all vaccinated horses, irrespective of the vaccine administered, did not develop viremi
Minimizing your horse’s risk of contracting Potomac horse fever (PHF) might be as simple as shutting off the lights.
A federal judge Thursday refused a request from the nation’s last operating horse slaughterhouse to remain open, but a legal dispute over a state ban on killing horses for food isn’t over.
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Two horses have been euthanatized after testing positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Ard?che, a department in the Rh?ne-Alps region of southern France, according to an announcement made by the French Minister of Agriculture
The Kentucky Horse Council has announced a new program to assist horse owners who cannot provide adequate feed due to temporary financial setbacks.
The Equine Safety Net program is designed to provide a 30-day supply of feed for horses when
By Ron Meredith, President, Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre
Some people make a big deal out of a horse’s gender and say people should handle horses of different sexes different ways. We work with every horse, regardless o
SmartPak has announced plans for an anniversary celebration at its retail store, which opened its doors on August 1, 2006. The store, located in Natick, Mass., will host special events including free giveaways, raffles, product promotions, and
Buying a horse is a big challenge. Choosing a mount that doesn’t fit the prospective owner’s need, skill level, or intended use can be painful emotionally, financially, and even physically.
To give would-be horse owners information tha
The Equine Health Research Fund (EHRF) will invest more than $225,000 in equine health research and training programs at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine during the next 12 months–the largest annual amount ever awarded by the
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