How to care for the basic health needs of horses
The American Horse Council’s 2005 report “The Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the United States” documents that more than 2 million horse owners are involved in a variety of activities. Millions more people ride horses every year or handle
The British Horse Industry Confederation (BHIC) has reported that it opposes a ?10.50 levy on horse owners proposed by the U.K.’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
BHIC Chair Professor Tim Morris (Equine Science an
A few years ago, a magazine article describing a minimally-invasive treatment for people with chronic sinusitis caught the eye and imagination of Chris Bell, DVM. What if such a treatment could be adapted for use in horses?
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About 980 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What mosquito control measures do you utilize?”
The Jockey Club has enhanced its free Tattoo Identification Services by adding access its markings database to the tattoo research module.
The free tattoo identification service was unveiled in April to help owners identify tattooed but
I purchased my Thoroughbred gelding when he was 5 years old. Within the next two years we were doing really
Horses that are mainly ridden on weekends require special care and training to avoid injury.
Dozens of Central Kentucky horse farms that suffered significant damage from a January ice storm will not receive any relief from the USDA due to the wording in the agency’s
Author?s Note: My grandfather and his neighbors in southern Idaho lost several work horses to “brain
I have a horse that I believe is displaying a form of self-mutilating behavior, and I’m wondering if you have
Research shows an increase in a human’s heart rate affects the heart rate of the horse they are leading or riding.
After more time at Shawhan, Halo Silver’s left foot improved, but the right foot became even worse and she was in considerable pain. The options were clear for Blowe: euthanasia or removing the entire hoof wall in order to stop the pinching.
Learn how to keep splints (bony lower leg swellings) from becoming permanent blemishes or problems that interfere with a horse’s athletic career.
The International Collating Centre, Newmarket, England, and other sources reported the following disease outbreaks:
Contagious equine metritis (CEM) was confirmed on four premises in France. In December 2008, four stallions (three Quarter
The need for international harmonization of racehorse medication rules will be the topic of the keynote address at The Jockey Club’s 57th annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing. Louis Romanet, chairman of the International
Furosemide does more than enhance performance in Thoroughbred racehorses; it also has beneficial effects on the health and welfare of those horses, the American Veterinary Medical Association announced in a statement regarding a study to be
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