Purchasing a horse is primarily about risk assessment, which is why prepurchase exams are so important. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Texas-based farrier David Gilliam hopes his new nonprofit, Equine Soundness Professionals, will help improve horse health by promoting increased collaboration between farriers and veterinarians.
Being well-prepared for colic could mean the difference between life and death for your horse. Here’s what you need to know.
Dr. Kyla Ortved explains how bisphosphonate drugs work, their use in human medicine, and how they can help horses with navicular syndrome.
Learn why antibiotics are used to treat certain infections in horses and how you can help prevent antibiotic resistance.
Dr. Jacquelin Boggs shares why horses need a rabies vaccine every year and how long vaccines protect horses in general.
Dr. Elizabeth Davis explains how experts selected the vaccines every horse should receive.
Equine researchers have begun studying the concept of whole-body inflammation because of its links to a variety of health problems, including “leaky gut syndrome”; musculoskeletal injury risk; and equine metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and laminitis.
Learn about the core vaccines recommended by the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the five deadly diseases they prevent.
Researchers found that very ill horses with high glucose and insulin levels were more likely to survive, while those with high glucose but low insulin were more likely to die.
Fall is a great time of year to have your veterinarian perform a wellness check on your horse, including but not limited to a physical exam, an oral exam, vaccinations, and/or a lameness exam.
Dr. Joe Lyman of Neogen explains what you should do if you suspect your horse as acquired an infectious disease.
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.
A fast-growing equestrian epicenter in a North Carolina hamlet prepares to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
Proper planning can help prevent a disease episode on your farm from becoming a full-blown outbreak.
Taylor Equine Hospital assistant Ali Harman’s dream job involves clinic cases, farm calls, and foal watch.
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