How to care for the basic health needs of horses
The University of Kentucky Animal Genetic Testing and Research Laboratory is now offering DNA-based tests for four mutations in the aggrecan gene associated with dwarfism in Miniature Horses.
And while veterinarians are well-versed in how to help keep these performance horses going, there are management techniques and training protocols owners can employ to give their animals that extra edge.
I had my horses implanted with a microchip years ago. Recently, I attempted to change my contact information only to find out the website no longer existed. I obviously need to register my horses at a new site. What are my options?
Whether a horse is troublesome or trouble-free about fly spray, here are some basic do’s and don’ts to follow.
How quickly can horses bond, and what can be done to help reduce their anxiety when they’re separated?
Clipping and bathing can be safe, efficient, and positive experiences for you and your horse.
Have you ever wondered how a veterinarian would train and develop a horse? Find out from a veterinarian who’s also a Grand Prix dressage trainer and clinician.
How have you helped senior horses find their forever homes?
Learn the risks of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and get management and treatment tips in this easy-to-follow visual guide.
Excessive tearing could suggest a number of potentially serious equine eye conditions. Veterinarians should examine cases carefully and then determine an appropriate treatment course.
To a newborn foal, colostrum can mean the difference between life and death.
Halters are used for leading, tying, and handling horses when you’re not riding. Learn the basic options you have for outfitting your horse in a halter.
To collect the best horse-grooming secrets, we went to the experts: You! Here are some of our favorite grooming tips and tools from our Facebook fans.
I was thrilled to join Dr. Dick Green at the recent one-day conference , Animals after Disasters, hosted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture Emergency
My horses got into a pasture yesterday where deer corn had been spread, and they ate some of it. Then, last night, they didn’t want to eat anything. What is the deer corn going to do to them?
There are many issues to consider when you’re planning to transport your horse, especially if he’s moving to a hot and humid climate. Here’s what to to consider, from new feed options to a risk of hyperthermia.
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