How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Researchers found horses treated with antibiotics have significantly less diversity (fewer bacterial species) in their GI microbiomes than healthy horses.
As restrictions on disposing horses euthanized with pentobarbital tighten, veterinarians look for safe and effective alternative methods for euthanasia.
British researchers watched horses feeding in groups to find out if dominance is linked to weight gain. What they found might surprise you.
Grain or hay: Which is better to keep horses from losing weight during winter?
Dr. Nathan Slovis covers new technologies in accurately diagnosing the causes of infectious diarrhea in foals.
The horse that tested positive has been euthanized.
Scientists are rapidly homing in on the specific areas of the equine genome linked to this debilitating condition.
Thirteen horses at a private facility were exposed.
Owning a horse over his lifetime can be rewarding, but you need to be prepared for specific costs related to his care. Learn about senior horse research studies and what veterinarians say you should watch for as your horse ages.
PRCA Hall of Famer Douglas Corey, DVM, offered insight into rodeo horse care and welfare during the American Association of Equine Practitioner’s annual convention.
Measuring mRNA markers might offer an economical, effective, and noninvasive way to detect horses at risk of catastrophic injury.
Lame horse? Advanced diagnostic and management strategies for navicular syndrome have improved long-term outcomes.
Not all equine influenza vaccines are the same. Does that mean horses need boosters when receiving a different EIV vaccine than they’ve gotten in the past? Researchers investigated.
The desire to feed a starved horse well can have catastrophic consequences, resulting in a refeeding syndrome.
Most mares get pregnant without major problems, but some encounter difficulties along the way. Here’s how to work with your veterinarian to resolve the most common issues.
Dietary deficiency of vitamin E can lead to three specific neurologic and muscular diseases. Find out if your horse is getting enough.
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