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Canadian Horse Owners on Alert for Equine Infectious Anemia

Despite the best efforts of the horse industry and government programs, Equine Infectious Anemia cases continue to be detected in Western Canada including British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

Equine Abandonment a Huge Problem in Texas

After more than a year of drought in Texas, sparse crops, and the price of hay more than doubling, abandoned horses and donkeys are being found along roads and on run-down farms all over the state. Authorities say the numbers are at least ten times gre

American Youth Horse Council Wants to Help

It’s hard to find someone who would say horses are not good for kids or that kids aren’t good for the horse industry, but as rewarding as it can be, serving as a youth leader can be a lonely calling.

Supernumerary Teeth

Learn about these excess teeth that can develop in horses and why early detection is necessary to prevent difficulty eating and the development of abnormal facial features.

Dormosedan Gel - Better Sedation for Horses

Some horses require sedating for clipping, dental treatment or shoeing, but calling a veterinarian each time is rather costly. Now a new drug, Dormosedan Gel is making sedation of horses safer and easier.

Don't Let Changing Weather Create Hoof Issues for Your Horse

Springtime brings wet-dry cycles that create problems with horse's hoofs leading to brittle or cracked hooves, infiltration of bacteria that causes thrush and abscesses

Ann Romney's Dressage Horse Makes Olympic Debut

Ann Romney waved and cheered as rider Jan Ebeling guided his charge, Rafalca, through the dressage routine of pirouttes, trots and passages that make up the dressage performance. Although Rafalca's score was not among the leaders, a grinning Ebeling

Pfizer Animal Health Research Grant Applications Due 2/20/2013

Pfizer Animal health has given $120,000 for a fellowship fund dedicated to research studies of inflammation, infectious disease and immunology in horses and other animals.

Massachusetts Area Declared "Critical Risk" for EEE

The Massachusetts Department of Health has classified Georgetown at a “critical risk” for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare but serious viral disease. According to an announcement on the Georgetown website, a horse tested positive for EEE earl

Trainer Suspended for Illegally Drugging Horses

The New York State Racing and Wagering Board has suspended harness trainer Luis “Lou” Pena immediately and indefinitely for illegally drugging horses in nearly 700 races, including some at Saratoga, and amassing more than 1,700 equine drug violations.

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