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How Weather Affects Equine Disease
by SallyAnne L. DeNotta, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM | Dec 1, 2022
Changing weather patterns can increase your horse’s risk for contracting infectious diseases. Learn more in the December 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreCase Study: Rescuing Down Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jul 24, 2022
A team of emergency and large animal rescue professionals saved a hypothermic mare stuck in a creek. Read more in this article from the July 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MorePutting Together a First Aid Kit
by Equus | Jul 23, 2022
Create a basic equine first aid kit to prepare for minor injuries and be better equipped for an emergency.
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Horse Hay Go Up in Flames
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Feb 12, 2022
Learn how to avoid combustion and barn fire caused by your stored hay.
Read MoreStudy: Vet Care Required for Horses Evacuated to Shelters During Wildfires
by Michelle Anderson | Feb 12, 2022
Researchers analyzed data to identify the main veterinary needs of horses during wildfire evacuations in California.
Read MoreHow to Prepare and Deploy an Equine Disaster Response Trailer
by Michelle Anderson | Feb 12, 2022
Dr. Claudia Sonder of Napa, California, shares her first-hand experience with creating a mobile clinic to help treat horses during natural disaster evacuations.
Read MoreAfter the Flood: Cleaning Your Horse Farm
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Sep 11, 2021
Here’s how to get your farm back to normal so your horses have a safe and comfortable place to, once again, call home.
Read MorePreparing for Catastrophic Flooding as Horse Owners
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Sep 3, 2021
Are you ready to help your horse if water rises during a storm? A senior meteorologist from the University of Kentucky offers advice.
Read MoreNW Equine Performance’s Smoke Inhalation Recommendations
by Rachel Buchholz, DVM | Sep 17, 2020
An Oregon-based sports medicine practice offers advice for horse owners dealing with hazardous and unhealthy air quality.
Read More10 Barn Fire and Wildfire Resources from TheHorse.com
by The Horse Staff | Sep 14, 2020
Fire remains a threat to equine operations worldwide. Learn how to protect yours from barn and wildfires.
Read MoreCarmel Valley Horses Evacuated in Face of Wildfire
by Stacy Pigott | Sep 3, 2020
Coordinating her first evacuation with the best possible outcome taught California-based reined cow horse trainer Sarah Clifford valuable lessons.
Read MoreHurricanes and Horses
by Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD | Aug 25, 2020
Find out why early evacuation is always your best bet. Dr. Rebecca Gimenez-Husted explains.
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