Interspecies Health Threats: Is Your Horse at Risk?
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
February 23, 2016
Discover what diseases your horse can catch from other animals, big and small.
Discover what diseases your horse can catch from other animals, big and small.
The El Paso County horses are now two of 74 linked to an equine herpesvirus outbreak at Sunland Park in New Mexico.
Of the 456 respondents, 269 (59%) said they use a therapeutic saddle pad or one that helps their saddle fit better.
Dr. Dickson Varner will receive the David E. Bartlett Lifetime Achievement Award at the SFT/ACT conference in July.
A horse with a vertebral fracture without severe neurologic disorders could be a good candidate for surgical repair.
The owner allegedly purchased the horses on Craigslist but was unable to care for them.
Two horses and a dog and her puppies died when a tack room space heater meant to warm the litter started a blaze.
It’s nearly impossible to separate simple malnutrition from the presence of other diseases, one veterinarian said.
Whether you’ve had horses all your life or are new to the industry, you’re bound to deal with lameness at some point.
The grassroots competition grew by more than 60% in 2015.
Learn what your horse needs in his diet and exercise program to help develop a well-muscled topline.
The Arizona Department of Agriculture lifted its quarantine of Turf Paradise Racetrack, in Phoenix, on Feb. 18, 2016.
The European Commission supported the development of the guidelines on assessing equids’ fitness for transport.
Authorities are investigating the alleged abuse of a roping horse at the Boulder County Fairgrounds.
The Youth Ambassador Program is designed to expand awareness of the TIP and the versatility of the Thoroughbred.
Trainers from the U.S., Canada, and England will acquire and train a recently retired racehorse for this year’s event.
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