Los Angeles County, California, fire authorities believe “exploding” manure could have started the blaze that that claimed the lives of four Friesian horses.
Researchers recently developed a scale of behavioral indicators to identify both the valence (is the emotion positive or negative?) and the intensity of equine emotions.
The Navajo Nation Veterinary and Livestock Program has confirmed that two horses exhibiting neurologic signs tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) on July 25.
Over the weekend, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club moved two turf races scheduled for July 27 to its main track in light of four breakdowns that have occurred on the course since the meeting began July 17.
To date, 21 premises in eight Texas counties have been quarantined due to vesicular stomatitis-positive animals.
With “parasite portfolio” monitoring, significantly fewer adult horses in one program required treatment for intestinal parasites, one researcher said.
Karyn Malinowski PhD, presented “Ensuring Good Health and Well-Being of the Aging Equine Population” at the American Society of Animal Sciences annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri.
Horses and other animals rarely consume nimblewill, so the plant often persists in pastures.
Janes’ main research focus has been investigating the roles of orthopedic pathology and genetic determinants in equine cervical stenotic myelopathy, commonly known as wobbler syndrome.
Following the latest equine hendra case in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia, the Australian Veterinary Association says that all owners should have their horses vaccinated to prevent the deadly virus.
What types of grass are growing in your horse’s pasture during the summer? Here’s a look at which ones are desirable and which ones aren’t.
Summer means hot, humid weather in many parts of the country. Learn what steps to take to ensure your horses stay cool and comfortable when temperatures rise.
Learn how horses contract Lyme disease, what clinical signs to watch for, how to treat it, and more.
The New York State Police are hoping the public can help identify those who spray-painted a horse and cut the animal’s mane and tail.
A New Mexico judge has ruled that horses roaming the Placitas area of that state are not wild and that the New Mexico Livestock Board had the right to gather the animals last year.
The state veterinarian’s office has quarantined seven locations after horses tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS). The quarantines are located in Weld and Boulder counties; results on additional tests in other counties are pending.
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