As Hurricane Georges brings heavy rain to Florida, Alabama and Louisiana, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s largest animal protection organization, reminds anyone in potential flood situations that
After three days of colic, the horse’s pain finally is subdued by various drugs and the anesthetic gas. The ventilator now is breathing for the horse, which has been placed on his back and a large incision made in his abdomen to allow for
Traveling cross-country with a horse can be an ordeal under the best of circumstances.
Learn more about how bits work, common bit construction, and choosing the right bit for your horse.
Acute leptospirosis in horses is characterized by fever of 103-105° Fahrenheit for two to three days, depressi
Your three-month-old foal has made it through the birthing process and the vulnerable neonatal period and now seems to be carefree–your little one just has to grow up to fulfill his destiny as a performance
Is a heart murmur in horses the same as a heart murmur in people? What signs will a horse with a heart murmur exhibit?
A skinny horse is not a pretty sight. With ribs protruding, and hip bones threatening to serve as a hat rack for the next passerby, he gives an immediate impression of ill health… and it’s no illusion. A too-thin equine is one who has no energ
Rusty’s been your faithful companion for many years, and he never seemed to show any signs of getting older…until this past winter, that is. One morning, you looked at him and noticed that he had dropped some weight, and that he didn’t
If you think that layup farm is a summer basketball camp run by Rick Pitino, think again. Some lucky horse owners among us might never have to know what a layup farm is, nor need one for their horses.
The aging process takes its toll on all working horses, but the rate of attrition can vary significantly. In this, horses are similar to humans. We all have met the person who is barely past middle age and because of mental, emotional, or physical
The average lifespan of a horse is said to be about 24 years; but as with humans, a horse’s chronological age isn’t always a good indicator of how old he really is. Some horses still are active at the age of 35, while others suffer significant signs
Where and how you retire your horse depend a lot on individual circumstances.
According to M. A. Mixson, DVM, of North Carolina’s State Veterinarian’s office, stricter requirements concerning the testing for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is pending approval by the state’s General Assembly. The North
The American Horse Council (AHC) has recently learned that an outbreak of Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis (VEE) has been occurring in Columbia over the summer. It was reported that as of July 21, 1998, some 480 horses had
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed today that Georgia is approved to receive certain mares and stallions imported into the United States from regions affected with contagious equine metritis, a serious venereal
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