The possibility of exposure to disease occurs with even the best biosecurity practices and since a horse can be harboring disease agents,he should be isolated for 10 days upon returning home.
With grant funding, Brooke USA can provide financial relief to purchase feed, secure veterinary care and help owners who are facing a temporary economic crisis keep their equines.
For the horse, walking freely out of the paddock directly into a cool horse stall is heaven indeed; not only does the sun disappear, but the buzzing and biting insects usually halt at the doorway.
Overgrazed pasture land offers significant health issues to horses of all ages, and not just in regard to worm counts, since overgrazed land can also trigger metabolic disorders.
The goal of this first aid course is to give caregivers the peace of mind knowing that they can step in and help their horse when needed until a professional arrives.
Citing optimism, Ross says there can be benefits, given the right conditions, and If we get precipitation on top of this back burn, we're going to see some really nice green grass.
When the farrier comes to visit, you want a horse that willingly picks up his feet – it's a matter of safety and efficiency.
Veterinarian and expert advise on emergencies, injuries and training tips for canine barn companions and cattle dogs.
The critically endangered Przewalski’s horses are believed to be among the last wild horses in the world.
Series by anti-soring leader, Marty Irby, walks readers through the six-decade-long plague of soring that's marred the American show horse world since the 1950's.