How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Low body weight in horses can trace to many issues, including dental problems and chronic disease.
Whether traveling to an out-of-state show or a mile away to the park, good equine health care starts at home.
An Austrian study finds brands used in horse identification difficult to read in some instances.
Both West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been identified in Massachusetts horses.
Presenters discussed joint radiographs, endoscopic exams, and changes in sales conditions during the lecture.
Clipped horses achieved faster post-exercise recovery than unclipped horses when working in cold temperatures.
Neither horse–a 6-year-old Palomino gelding and a 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding–was vaccinated.
The affected horse was identified in Klamath County, Ore. It is the state’s first equine WNV case of 2012.
Furosemide will be the only medication permitted on race day in Kentucky effective Sept. 4.
While fall armyworm is a pest of cattle and horse pastures, it should not affect horses.
Neither horse was vaccinated against the disease, and both were euthanized due to disease progression.
Numerous factors go into selecting the appropriate surgical procedure to treat equine roaring.
Five cases have been confirmed in Kentucky and six have been confirmed in California.
The horses, both from northern Wisconsin, were confirmed positive via blood tests on Aug. 21.
UC Davis researchers found that high-quality alfalfa hay is most effective for rehabilitating a starved horse.
The Arabian colt from Scott County received a vaccination in March, but did not receive a follow-up booster.
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