Study: To prevent exertional heat illness, handlers should reapply cool water to hot horses every minute without scraping it off.
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.
A veterinarian advises owners to consider various factors, from shade availability to humidity, when deciding whether to use a fly sheet in hot, humid weather.
Remember these pointers to help ensure your summer riding season is fun and safe.
A team from Norway conducted a series of studies on coat type, body-clipping, and metal shoes to understand how and where horses lose body heat.
The FDA recently approved dipyrone to address fever in horses with respiratory infections.
Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy your horse, but the season also comes with management challenges. In this prerecorded Q&A, we’ll answer your hot weather health questions about riding, bathing, hydration, and transportation. You’ll also learn the signs of heat exhaustion and how to protect your horse.
Scientists observed that zebras can raise the hair on their black stripes while the white ones remain flat. This, they say, could aid in cooling.
Find out why using coolers on horses post-exercise makes good sense, especially during cold weather.
From hydration to irrigation, learn how to combat challenges that come with caring for horses in arid climates.
Catch a ride with U.S. Team eventer Boyd Martin and find out what it takes to prepare high-performance horses for competition.
Do you have a foal due during the cold months? Dr. Michelle Linton offers tips on how to prepare.
Half the owners didn’t understand equine thermoregulation, including horses’ bodily response to clipping and blanketing.
Of the 250 respondents, 110 (44%) said their biggest challenge in the summer is keeping horses cool in extreme heat.
Rutgers researchers have gained a better understanding of how horses’ bodies change as they age. Here’s what we know.
Currently, there are no medications approved by the FDA to control fever in horses.
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