How to care for the basic health needs of horses
To find ways to better manage pain in horses, researchers have been studying a technique that involves inserting continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB) catheters along nerves in the horse’s front limb to relieve pain.
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) will host a national conference April 11 and 12, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. The conference will focus on challenges to compliance with federal law, methods being used for soring, available technology that could
Young horses learn faster and have more positive interactions with humans when they receive food as a reward during training, according to a new study presented at the 34th Annual
Measurement of osteocalcin (a marker of joint metabolism) in 2-week-old foals might be useful for identifying foals at risk for developing osteochondrosis.
Osteochondrosis (OC) is a developmental orthopedic disease that results from a
Wellness care can result in a healthier life for the horse at a more manageable cost for the owner.
Horse hooves aren’t created equal, which can make it hard to understand the healthy foot’s form and function.
Instead of burning the flesh, freeze branding uses intense cold to kill pigment-producing cells.
How do you choose the tack that is comfortable for your horse and helps him remain healthy?
How do the worm infestations of horses and domestic pets, such as dogs and cats, correspond with each other, if at all?
Can you offer any general guidelines on how raising and handling a young stud would differ from raising fillies?
My 3-year-old pony mare developed a purulent (discharging pus) head infection last summer and was subsequently diagnosed with a stenotic (narrowing) left guttural pouch, which required two laser surgeries to correct.
The majority of newer trailer features deal with improved construction, safety, convenience, and economy–the practical stuff–as well as amenities and purchasing options.
Recently, horse owners have been hearing a lot about animal identification and microchipping. As many already know, the USDA has, for the past four years, been developing and implementing the voluntary National Animal Identification System (NAIS) i
Dover Saddlery will open a new store in Alpharetta, Ga., in late summer 2008.
The new 10,000 square foot facility, located three miles north of the Alpharetta Horse Park, will service the area’s growing equestrian market. From basic riding
To prepare for warmer weather, you should start getting your horse ready by checking his feet.
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) has funded a research project to study threshold levels and withdrawal times of four approved anabolic steroids. But the timing of the study, which should be completed by August, could make it
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