Six horses residing in McNair County, Tenn., located in the southwest part of the state, tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) earlier this month.
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) has filed its reply in a case that involves the registration of cloned Quarter Horses and their offspring.
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) has named Nat T. Messer IV, DVM, ABVP, and Christopher Scherf to its board of directors.
Of the 388 respondents, 123 individuals (32%) said they plan for “other” weather-related emergencies, including wildfires and blizzards.
A group of wild horse advocates has sued the U.S. Forest Service to prevent the agency from eliminating acres of public land and rounding up the animals that currently occupy it.
Poison hemlock is extremely poisonous to horses and humans, however horses rarely eat this plant because of its low palatability.
Axillary wounds in horses might look minor, but can cause serious problems. Veterinarians need to manage such wounds quickly and carefully for best results.
A Louisiana man is accused of animal cruelty after he allegedly dragged a mare behind his truck.
Spring is here, and with its arrival comes the need for horse owners to ensure their companions are protected from diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, including Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV).
Racing industry organizations have stepped up their call for swift adoption of national model rules on medication and drug testing in the wake of investigations into allegations of mistreatment and over-medication of Thoroughbred racehorses.
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The litigation stems from a 2010 SPCA investigation on the New York Horse Rescue, operated by Mona Kanicper.
In honor of reaching 100,000 fans on Facebook, TheHorse.com is encouraging members of its online community to participate in an effort to volunteer 100,000 minutes of service to the equine industry.
Japanese researchers recently tested a supplement designed to alleviate both tying-up episodes and the muscle damage, with positive results.
Properly preparing the foals to be weaned can make the process much easier for everyone, and part of that preparation includes setting up a successful feeding transition for the foal.
No one is immune from the possible effects of a disaster, but preparing ahead of time and having an emergency plan in place can help to keep our horses safe and out of harm’s way.
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