How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Australian researchers recently tested whether velagliflozin could help prevent laminitis in horses, and they say it’s showing promising results in early trials.
High temperatures and humidity can make caring for horses a challenging endeavor.
Researchers recently identified the genetics behind some equine joint angles, which, they say, can impair equine performance, health, and welfare. Here’s how.
Scientists found 200 E. coli strains, about half of which were resistant to at least one microbial agent, in manure, air, and horse nostrils at Polish riding centers. Here’s what that means for you.
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.
Proposals for research on how bisphosphonates impact racehorses and young racing prospects intended for sale at public auction must be submitted by Oct. 1.
Are you planning a long-distance trip with your horse that requires an overnight stay? Use these seven tips to make your experience finding and staying at a horse motel easier.
Bugs are beyond annoying for our horses. Insects spread diseases—some of them deadly—and can cause irritating and performance-limiting allergic reactions. Listen as our expert answers questions about protecting horses from mosquitoes, gnats, biting flies, ticks, and more.
June is National Camping Month! Here are some tips on finding vacation spots that offer accommodations for both you and your horse.
How can watching horses interact in a herd help improve my relationship with my horse?
Work with your veterinarian to ward off this potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease.
South Carolina had one of the lowest incidences of EEE in the Southeastern U.S. in 2018, and animal health officials hope owners will keep horses’ vaccines current to maintain those low case numbers.
By analyzing “wither drop,” researchers found that some horses tend to drop their withers lower when bringing one foreleg forward than the other. Here’s what that means for equestrians.
A U.S. Equestrian Team veterinarian who has overseen the shipping of horses to six Olympic Games shares what steps to take before, during, and after a long-distance trailer ride.
The CHRB recommended suspending the final days of Santa Anita’s race meet, which ends June 23. However, a statement from the track’s operators and two California Thoroughbred industry groups said racing will continue.
Transition to targeted deworming without a hitch with these free resources.
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