Donkeys’ hair coats hardly change across the seasons, meaning they aren’t as well-equipped to deal with cold weather as horses.
The affected 13-year-old Haflinger gelding is not exhibiting neurologic signs of disease at this time.
Lameness was the most common issue ride vets found, but 48% of affected horses had no further vet exams or treatment.
Blood samples revealed a 21% positive rate in breeding stallions compared to 6.7% in sport horses.
Previously the state worked with the American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign to manage the herd of estray horses.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Conghua Training Centre, on the Chinese mainland, is slated to open in 2018.
Among other results, scientists found that foals born to light-therapy mares were more mature at birth and grew faster.
A veterinarian offers advice the steps to take if your horse could have been exposed to an infectious disease.
The BEVA Trust allows veterinarians to volunteer for projects that enhance equine welfare both locally and globally.
The only equine disease-free zone on the Chinese mainland paves the way for a new Thoroughbred training center.
Anne Williams, who operated a horse rescue in Virginia, pleaded guilty to embezzling funds donated to help the horses.
With the donation Equine Guelph researchers will study gut health and colic prevention.
Nigel Marsh shares advice for veterinarians on achieving the often-elusive balance between careers and personal lives.
The federation also announced a new prohibited substance case involving another endurance horse and rider.
Laboratory results show the stem cells can differentiate into fat, bone, cartilage, and muscle tissue.
Of the 452 respondents, 367 (81%) said groundwork is a regular part of their routine with their horses.
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