How to care for the basic health needs of horses
The national Equine Working Group has a new information booklet available on the American Horse Council web site. The booklet provides valuable information from the working group and might aid in answering questions about equine animals and
Stolen Horse International Announces Court Victories for Missing Horse Case Victims
From California to Maryland
Stolen Horse International (SHI) has resolved equine theft cases and has proven the justice system can prevail. For Rod
To successfully manage and recover from terrorist attacks, medical emergencies, accidents, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, floods, blizzards, etc., reliable communications are absolutely necessary. A relatively simple way to vastly
The 2006 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event drew more than 90,000 equine enthusiasts to the Kentucky Horse Park, and Lexington’s Hagyard Equine Medical Institute (HEMI) used the opportunity to educate horse owners on common health issues
Mosquito control experts and human health authorities are concerned that Americans are becoming complacent about protecting themselves and their horses against West Nile virus (WNV). They discussed this trend and new mosquito control techniques
If you’re going to enjoy trail riding, you need a horse with a good temperament. You may have the best-conformed horse in the world, with sound limbs and body, but that will matter little if the horse is mentally and emotionally unsuited
What exactly happens the minute after the direct trauma (like a kick or a collision)? How does the blood pool?
Of the many things you ask your horse to do, few are as totally unnatural and potentially hazardous to his health as asking him to climb into a metal box and trundle down the road for hours on end. To make the trailering experience as low-stress
The equine lexicon is filled with clich?s about the equine foot. Most horse owners have heard them all. “No foot, no horse…The foot is the horse’s foundation…For want of a shoe…” The list goes on. Without sound feet, a horse can’t move
Editor’s note: When researching the unknown illness story on this page, the following study on ivermectin’s interaction with a noxious weed was discovered. Nightshade and other poisonous plants should be eliminated from pastures.
Four horses on a South Texas farm died from unknown causes in February; one horse is recovering. The horses’ owner suspects the problems might have been caused by a dewormer; she has necropsy and other test results, but she has not released them
The Horse recently discussed pythiosis in the aftermath of hurricanes. In 1994, Michigan State University (MSU) researchers teamed with scientists at Pan American Veterinary Laboratories (PAVL) to complete development of an
When a horse shows signs of colic, his owner should call a veterinarian immediately to ensure that he receives the best treatment for the particular situation. Blikslager said evaluating the severity and duration of a horse’s colic pain
The AAEP organized the Racing Medication Summit in December 2001 during the University of Arizona Racing Symposium in Tucson. By the end of the day, there was recognition by the participants that an opportunity existed to address the ongoing
Even though most cracks are minor, they are still worth the attention of your farrier and sometimes your vet.
Musculoskeletal injury is the main cause of wastage in Thoroughbred racehorses worldwide, with nearly 30% of all fractures being pelvic and tibial stress fractures. California studies in the late 1990s suggested fast work increased the risk of
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