
Researchers Assess Deworming’s Link to Inflammation in Horses
A study found inflammatory response in horses depends not on the deworming drug used but rather on the parasites present at the time of treatment.

A study found inflammatory response in horses depends not on the deworming drug used but rather on the parasites present at the time of treatment.

Ditching dry hay in favor of cleaner forage options improved racehorse airway inflammation.

An expert lists four broad PT categories and describes the many techniques within each that can help horses recover from injury and improve their performance.

Scottish researchers found a half barley straw and half hay ration helped ponies lose weight.

A 26-year-old pony mare recovered fully with treatment after accidentally receiving more than 100 times her usual dose of pergolide.

Dr. Amanda Adams of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, describes her senior horse research, which focuses on EMS, PPID, and immune system health.

A genomic study of horses with CIA found the condition is highly heritable. Here’s what else the researchers learned about horses that don’t sweat.

Strep zoo are responsible for a variety of diseases and issues in horses, including pneumonia, abortions, and upper respiratory, wound, testicular, and neonatal infections.

Learn about your horse’s health, behavior, and personality as you acclimate him to a new home, diet, and herd.

Here’s a list of questions all horse owners should answer before their horses colic.

Here’s how farm managers responsible for large numbers of horses can ensure they stay up to date on vaccines, deworming, and more.

Fire remains a threat to equine operations worldwide. Learn how to protect yours from barn and wildfires.

Before you bring a horse home, there’s a host of things to prepare and much to consider. Our sources share their recommendations for owners making the transition to at-home horse care.

Attention to small design details can make barns safer and more comfortable for you and your horse, along with improving chore efficiency. Download this free report for tips on constructing or retrofitting your barn to optimize horse health and reduce accidents and injury.

Mares in good body condition have a reservoir of stored fat that can be used during cold winter weather.

With a custom-made splint holding the bent knee in place and partially supporting the horse’s weight, equine surgeons can now perform needle arthroscopy in standing, sedated horses.
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