Infographic: How Ammonia Impacts Your Horse
The Horse Staff
April 10, 2020
Have you walked into a barn and smelled a pungent, burning odor? That’s ammonia, and it’s hurting your horse.
Have you walked into a barn and smelled a pungent, burning odor? That’s ammonia, and it’s hurting your horse.
Social media is buzzing about an Australian study on the possible antiviral effects that ivermectin might have on the COVID-19 virus. However, little is known about the effects this treatment could have, and self-medicating is not advised.
The state of California has issued the following guidelines for equestrian facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
To help you better understand vaccines’ importance, how and why they protect horses, and the impact of wellness exams on horse health, we’ve compiled a list of 10 important resources available to horse owners free on TheHorse.com.
Managing parasites and preventing worm-related disease in horses is a complex topic. Learn why fecal egg counts are important and how to identify which anthelmintic (deworming) treatments are effective on your farm.
Here’s what you need to know about holistic veterinary medicine and how vets can integrate it into everyday practice.
According to British researchers, fence color could make a significant difference in racehorses’ ability to visualize obstacles as they approach them.
We asked two mobile equine veterinarians how clients can prepare both themselves and their horses for veterinary visits. Here are 10 ways you can help your vet maximize time, cut costs, and ensure you get the service you want—and, perhaps, go the extra mile when you need it most.
Your horse came out of winter in good body condition. Find out how can you keep that trend going as the grass greens.
Administering detomidine gel to mares intravaginally might be easier and more effective than giving it intravenously.
Get tips for keeping disease-spreading ticks off your horse from Dr. Erika Machtinger of Pennsylvania State University.
Adult horses are at greatest risk of infection in late winter and early spring.
A veterinarian shares the latest research findings regarding Lyme disease in horses and her practical experience as a veterinary internal medicine specialist in the heart of Lyme country.
An analysis of data from the Equine Injury Database (EID) shows a decrease in the rate of fatal injury in 2019 (1.53 per 1,000 starts) in Thoroughbred racing.
Those charged include Jason Servis, who trained Maximum Security, the 2019 Kentucky Derby first-place finisher disqualified for interference.
A veterinarian lists the reasons a vaccine might fail to protect a horse against disease.
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