A recent article invoked America's cowboy culture as the only reason we don't eat horses, but there's much more to it than that ("Horse Slaughter Issue Won't Go Away," Oct. 25).
New rules that passed last August to allow lay persons in Oklahoma to float horses' teeth have been reversed by the state Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. The rules created the title of equine dental-care provider after an applicant paid
Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division, announced today, the winner of the second annual Bayer Animal Health Legend of the Year Award, Dr. Tanja Molby. The Bayer Animal Health Legend of the Year Award recognizes veterinary professionals who provide
Equine owners and others with an interest in equine welfare have an opportunity to provide input into the revision to Canadaâs Equine Code of Practice through online surveys.
Beyond Vaccination â Biosecurity Tips Every Horse Owner Should Know By Craig Barnett, D.V.M., Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Senior Equine Technical Services Veterinarian
On June 15, 2012, USDA amended regulations to require horse industry organizations that license people to assess minimum penalties for violations of the Horse Protection Act. This move was made to help eliminate the inhumane practice of horse soring, a pr
Although foaling time is months away, it's the time when horse owners begin making plans for the foaling season. Before going any further. Stop!  Think about what you are considering along with all the ramifications, not only of your situation,
According to news reports, US veterinary students are increasingly adding acupuncture to their list of skills as they study to become veterinarians. In fact, several students from Louisiana State University have traveled to China to study veterinary acupu
The B.W. Pickett Equine Center on the Colorado State University Foothills Campus, a separate facility from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, is lifting its temporary closure to visiting horses.
The Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships will be held on July 17 to 22 at the Kentucky Horse Park outside Lexington, Kentucky. This competition features junior and young riders from age 14 to 21. These equestrians from the Unite