How to care for the basic health needs of horses
At home, your horse lives in an environment that you or barn staff strive to keep “biosecure,” or well-defended against infectious disease. But when you and your horse head off property, you’re taking him out of that controlled environment and exposing him to unfamiliar horses and possibly illness. Here, we discuss ways to protect your horse from infectious disease when traveling
All horses’ health can be compromised by the development of parasite resistance to dewormers.
Unvaccinated horses suffer severely when infected with either WNV or EEE, both transmitted by mosquitoes.
An understanding of how the biology of aging affects the older horse has become increasingly important.
If caloric intake is reduced, horses might seek alternative food sources to fulfill natural feeding behavior.
The new convicted trainer rule is part of a process to ban illegal substances from Breeders’ Cup races.
Researchers have discovered a mutation in the New Forest pony’s DNA that can cause this muscular disease.
Putting horses out too soon can reduce the productivity of your pastures this coming summer and letting your horses graze too much can be dangerous to horse health. Here are some considerations to keep in mind before you open up the gates to the pasture.
Sleep deprivation is an important, but not fully understood, equine health condition.
In recent years, a deadly disease–hendra virus–has been making waves in the Australian equine industry.
Many owners keep horses stalled during storms, but turning horses out to pastures might keep them safer.
Clenbuterol is a bronchodilator, and it is used in horses with respiratory problems to open the airway.
Consider your veterinarian’s advice, region, your horse’s history, and his use when selecting vaccines
The database consists of data from NYSRWB employees at every Thoroughbred and Standardbred track in the state.
I have a horse that is a cribber. To make both our lives easier, I’ve deci
Colic survival rates have improved greatly over the years, but timely treatment and diligent aftercare still a
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