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Studies Investigate Human Impact on Physiological and Behavioural States of Equine Partners.
Since the advent of the ‘five freedoms of animal welfare’ and the evolution of ‘the five domains model’ increasing attention has been placed on equines not just surviving but thriving under human care.
Biggest Risks to Horse Health
According to the United States Department of Animal Health, the most common threats to horse health relate to lack of biosecurity precautions, contagious diseases, parasites, and transportation.
Equine Herpesvirus Cases Confirmed in England
An outbreak of equine herpes virus (EHV 1)has occurred in Gloucestershire and the British Horse Society has put together some advice for horse owners. Currently two horses have been shown to have the neurological form of the disease and one the respirator
Happy Ending to Horse Abuse Story
According to Ivory Hecker, a story that began four years ago, of 49 abused Arabian horses, has come to a happy ending. The Humane Society of the Midlands took possession of the horses in 2008 and nursed them back to health. All but 10 of the horses have n
Horse with Rabies Sends Six for Treatment
North Georgia Health District officials say six people in Dalton are undergoing treatment after having contact with a horse diagnosed with rabies. The people had contact with the horse's saliva or mucus and are "receiving post-exposure rabies treatme
Horse Feed Formulated to Improve Nutrition
Cargill today announced it has introduced two new veterinarian-recommended Nutrena SafeChoice horse feed products formulated to help improve horse nutrition. The new products are available at participating retailers.
How To Avoid Tapeworm Troubles In Your Horse
Tapeworms are hard to detect in horses. Many veterinarians treat for tapeworms in the fall/early winter with a dose of a Praziquantel based dewormer.
Horse Improving After Confirmed Diagnosis of West Nile Virus
âThe Washington State Department of Agriculture is reporting that a five-year-old Quarter horse gelding in Kennewick is the first equine in the state to contract West Nile virus this year.â
BLM Wild Horse Gather Begins Today
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District will begin the Flanigan, Dogskin Mountain, and Granite Peak Wild Horse Gather on Wed., Jan. 18. The gather is expected to take about five days.
Nevada Advocates and Agencies Work Together for Wild Horses
According to Straight from the Horse's Heart by R. T. Fitch, a group of wild horse advocates and home owners in the Reno area have taken matters into their own hands to provide fencing to secure wild horses from wandering into traffic and to provide a