The livestock heat index can help producers know when animals, including horses, are at risk for heat stress and require extra resources to combat and withstand the conditions.
Many Thoroughbreds start racing at 2, but Justify didn’t make his first start until he was 3 and won the Triple Crown. Does this mean we shouldn’t start racing horses until they’re older? An equine surgeon and lameness specialist weighs in.
As a result of heavy rains and increased mosquito populations, officials are encouraging owners to ensure horses are vaccinated against EEE and WNV.
Wildfires and barn fires present a real threat to horse and human safety. Learn how to make your property fire-free during this Q&A.
This common problem can cause sudden, severe lameness but often resolves quickly with the proper treatment.
Most equestrians would be horrified to know they’re hurting their horses. But with the equipment we use—from spurs to nosebands—we might be unintentionally causing them harm.
At this time there’s no evidence that EIPH affects barrel racing horses’ performance, but more research on the topic is needed, scientists say.
Scientists are continuing to uncover which genes are responsible for certain traits in horses.
While either the small or large intestines are usually the focus of colic discussions, the junction of the small intestine and cecum at the start of the large intestine—the ileocecal junction—also deserves mention.
The Little Bookcliffs HMA covers more than 36,000 acres, and the BLM manages the area for an appropriate management level of between 90 and 150 wild horses.
Several equine veterinary and horse welfare groups are hoping to help victims—humans and animals alike—of a volcano eruption in Guatemala.
More experienced riders held their eyes on a specific point more frequently than less experienced riders, who shifted their vision frequently to look at more things, researchers found.
The affected yearling Thoroughbred filly from Bourbon County is expected to make a full recovery.
Researchers say the standing technique minimizes risk to the patient, reduces costs to the client, and limits complications.
There are six main classes of corneal ulcers in horses that veterinarians must consider and properly diagnose to institute appropriate therapy.
A successful equine slim-down program includes frequent weight assessments, smart feeding techniques, and various forms of exercise.
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