2021 “Itchy Horse Challenge” Contest: Editors’ Picks
The Horse Staff
August 12, 2021
Readers submitted photos and stories of their itchy horses for a chance to win a prize from Kinetic Vet.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Readers submitted photos and stories of their itchy horses for a chance to win a prize from Kinetic Vet.
This is Florida’s 13th confirmed case of EEE in an equine in 2021.
The horse and his three stablemates were unvaccinated.
The 2-year-old gelding was unvaccinated.
The affected horse was undervaccinated.
Four days post-presentation, the horse was recovering.
We asked two experts how they approach laminitis and try to keep affected horses comfortable.
Learn how your horse’s internal thermostat works in extreme heat and ways to keep him cool.
Two horses are deceased and one is recovering.
The horse marks the state’s second confirmed equine West Nile virus case in 2021.
The horse experienced signs that included alternately increasing and decreasing rear-limb stiffness with a wide-based stance.
Researchers gave horses access to shade and misting curtains on hot days. How the horses used them depended on the individual.
Island horses have the same health and welfare needs as any horse, but where they live presents a unique set of advantages and disadvantages for their owners and veterinarians.
Traveling to horse shows (and clinics) can cause your horse stress and put him at risk for behavioral issues, gastric upset, and infectious disease.
An Italian study shows horses know horse faces in photos, but not faces of other animals. The finding reveals information about how horses see 2D images.
Administered by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, the program will support and train a network of government agencies, individuals, and organizations to aid domestic animals and livestock during emergencies.
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