In most cases, the core vaccines are vital and given to every horse, but the big question comes as to what other risk factors are involved, and the answer to that question determines if other vaccines are necessary.
The fall season brings with it an increased risk of illness for the horses including Potomac horse fever which is one of the diseases that reach their peak in horses during this time of year.
The study focused on whether horses grazing pasture that was marginal in selenium would react differently to vaccines, compared with horses that were supplemented with additional dietary selenium.
The UK Equine Showcase is a great opportunity to learn about the latest equine research and education efforts and the Breedersâ Short Course will focus on equine reproductive efficiency and horse management.
As the nights become chilly, horse owners need to make sure their horses are protected from the cold, but it is important to realize that not all horses need blankets or heated barns.
Suitable respirators for horses are available in equine hospitals but are not usually available in the barn or in the pasture where respiratory emergencies can and do occur.
In Equine Guelph's Biosecurity eWorkshop, industry experts, including guest speakers from the Ontario Veterinary College, share their knowledge of how you can decrease the risk of infectious disease in your own horse.
The benefits of constant grazing are plentiful, but acres of fresh pasture can be hard to come by, especially in the winter. Luckily, there are ways that you can help your horse get the benefits of grazing even when your fields are barren.
The Animal Resource Center (ARC) in Oklahoma City is caring for hundreds of animals displaced by tornados and storms and Manna Pro has donated much-needed feed.
Feed ration balancers for horses have been around for many years and most major feed companies have at least one, if not a whole range of balancers in their feed range.