How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Stress not only leads to stereotypical behaviors and high cortisol (stress hormone) levels but also disrupts the horse’s gastrointestinal (GI) system and microbiome.
Both Elkhart County horses were euthanized.
Daylight cycles influence physiology and behavior rhythms. And, as an Irish researcher recently reported, understanding how horses respond to these cycles can help you better manage your animals.
Horse owners in the southwestern and western U.S. should be aware of the current VS outbreak situation and implement aggressive vector mitigation and biosecurity strategies to protect their horses.
The 15-year-old unvaccinated mare was confirmed positive for EEE on Aug. 28 and euthanized after showing clinical signs beginning Aug. 18.
The diagnosis marks Putnam County’s second positive Eastern equine encephalomyelitis case for 2019.
Studies have shown a lunar influence on humans and animals, from fertility levels to hormone fluctuations to immune response. More research into its effect on equine colic, however, needs to be done to make a strong association.
The unvaccinated 12-year-old Quarter Horse mare presented on Aug. 13 with ataxia, fever, head-pressing, and tremors and died from the disease on Aug. 14.
This is the state’s first equine infectious anemia-positive horse in 2019.
Here’s your update on confirmed positive and suspect states and counties.
A researcher tested common oil-based palatants to find out which horses liked best. Here are her results.
Hurricane season is upon us, so horse owners should ready themselves in advance for evacuation or to weather a storm in place. Here’s what to remember.
A researcher investigated how long horses spent eating when offered varying amounts of soluble fiber. Her findings could help your horse avoid health and behavior issues, such as gastric ulcers and cribbing.
The unvaccinated mare is the state’s third confirmed WNV equine case in 2019.
Two horses have been euthanized, and two are receiving supportive care.
The attending veterinarian of the Rockingham County horse says PHF is uncommon in the area.
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