Both EEE and West Nile virus are concerning horse owners not only from the potentially life-threatening consequences of either infection, but also from the economic losses involved. Here’s what to know about protecting your horse.
Annual vaccination can help protect horses against mosquito-borne diseases, including EEE, WEE, and WNV.
Lyme disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose and has (or might not have) a myriad of vague (or not-so-vague) clinical signs in horses. Learn about this tick-borne disease and get your questions answered during our live Q&A.
We’ve compiled 10 resources to help you get and stay up to speed on Lyme in case you’re ever faced with an infected horse.
Researchers found that standing surgery results were at least as good as those of surgeries performed under general anesthesia. The new procedure also allows better surgical access to the target tissues, they said.
With better risk evaluation in the industry and a heightened understanding of equine behavior and learning, some rider deaths could be prevented, said a risk management engineer specializing in industrial safety.
Dr. Steve Reed shares what owners need to know to protect their horses from Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan equine encephalitis.
Virginia’s 2018 mosquito season is proving to be one of the worst in years, animal health officials said as they encouraged owners to ensure their horses EEE and WNV vaccines are up to date.
Researchers have learned that fractured splint bone healing can be optimized by replacing metal screws with absorbable ones.
Are you searching for a facility at which to board your horse? Here are a few things to consider.
Researchers found a significant difference in how they body condition scored horses compared to the animals’ owners, who tended to underestimate body condition.
Stephanie shares some tips and tricks she learned recently while trying to medicate her off-track Thoroughbred, Happy.
The summit, which was organized and underwritten by Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and The Jockey Club, featured discussions on topics ranging from disaster preparedness, jockey injuries, and equine injuries to racing integrity, Thoroughbreds as sport horses, and racing surfaces.
Remember these helpful tips for a successful road trip with your horse to make it to your destination safe and sound.
Catheter complications in horses are rare, and in most cases the benefits of catheter use “far outweigh the risks,” researchers say.
Wildfires and barn fires present a real threat to horse and human safety. Learn how to make your property fire-free during this Q&A.
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