Leave the weight-guessing game for carnivals. A weight tape helps ensure equine deworming effectiveness and reduces the risk of parasite resistance.
Researchers found that horses ventilated with “heliox” rated better for two measures of respiratory mechanical function—low peak inspiratory pressure and higher lung compliance—compared to those breathing pure oxygen.
Researchers found that 58% of responding hospitals said they consult a nutritional adviser about feeding their patients and 21% reportedly feed all patients the same type of feed.
By taking the necessary precautions and having a disaster plan ready, you can ensure that you and your horse are prepared when a severe weather situation arises.
Dr. Joe Lyman of Neogen describes the disease known as strangles and how it’s spread.
Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky offers her top piece of advice to protect horses from disease at horse shows and events.
Here’s how a team of local equine practitioners oversaw a temporary on-site clinic, a core team of 35 to 70 veterinarians at any given time, and more to keep horses competing at the 2018 World Equestrian Games healthy throughout the event.
Regenerative therapies can help horses recover following injury. Download this free fact sheet to learn more about stem cell, IRAP, and PRP therapy use in horses.
What can boarders do when the barn is lax about biosecurity? Dr. Joe Lyman of Neogen shares advice.
Surgical site infection risk had little to do with the amount or kind of bacteria present at the incision before, during, or after surgery, researchers found.
Dr. Joe Lyman of Neogen explains what you should do if you suspect your horse as acquired an infectious disease.
This common exercise modality can be surprisingly risky; learn how to keep your horse—and yourself—safe.
How can you keep your horse healthy when going to horse shows, trail rides, or events? And what about bringing new horses into a boarding stable? Learn about practical biosecurity measures to protect your horses.
Researchers found that their technique for removing ostoechondral fragments from the hock was efficient and had few postoperative complications.
Horse owners are faced with the continuous daunting challenge of how to protect their charges from infectious disease. But things are about to get a little easier: We’ve combed our archives and compiled five biosecurity resources on TheHorse.com.
With equine herpesvirus infections seemingly on the rise, here’s how to protect your horses this season.
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