Itâs important to help protect your horse from diseases, but with so many different vaccines available, sometimes making a selection may seem challenging. To help you make an informed decision and develop a safe, effective vaccine program for your horse
In the American Horse Publications (AHP) second online nationwide equine industry survey  conducted earlier this year, a set of horse health questions focused on deworming.Â
Horse owners realize that it is in their best interest, as well as their horse's best interest to prevent lameness-causing injuries. Ask any veterinarian or experienced trainer what the top three preventive measures fare or making sure a horse does no
Since newly-born foals are rather helpless, a foal that is unable to stay with its natural mother for any reason needs special care to ensure appropriate growth and development. Raising an orphaned foal to the age of a weanling is a challenge because of i
Acupuncture may be defined as the stimulation of a specific point on the body, referred to as an acupoint. Physiological changes in response to acupuncture point stimulation are the basis of clinical treatment. Stimulation of an acupoint activates nerve f
Eyelid injuries and eye irritation in horses sometimes occur and can be very serious if neglected. The fall season often produces plant burrs and dry leaves that may stick to horse eyelids and cause irritation if not noticed and removed immediately.Â
Whether you are an owner, breeder, rider or other equine enthusiast, there are some essential genetics that can help you understand the over all make up of horses and how they are affected by their DNA inheritance.
Equine Guelph Announces Two New eWorkshops: Colic Prevention on March 11 -24, and Horse Behaviour and Safety eWorkshop on April 1 -14, 2013
With horse care and ownership comes a price and it typically comes in the form of money! Whether you have one horse or many horses or are thinking about getting into horses, the conversations you have with horse folk all tend to center around what it take
Although documented in ponies over a quarter century ago, the existence and clinical significance of insulin resistance in equines have only recently become widely recognized and accepted.