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Don't Put Your Money on Cotton When It Comes to Sox for Horses
âThe cotton equine bandages most owners, grooms and stable managers have grown up relying on he warns are, âPetri dishes waiting to happen,â since cotton soaks in and holds on to problems nurtured by wet environments and fungal infection.â
How to Prepare for Parturition
Careful attention to the health of the mare should be a priority before breeding takes place, during the pregnancy, and following parturition. Good nutrition, adequate exercise, and attention to physical condition are important priorities.
A New Look at Lameness in Horses
With all the different biologics on the market today, Dr Koenig sees a shift in the management of joint disease in horses with people getting more away from steroids as a treatment.
Alberta Team Defends Use of Horses for Food
An Alberta Equine Welfare Team has concluded a report on horses as food-producing animals in the Alberta area. The report looks at the humane care of horses processed in Alberta for food.
Horizon Structures Presents Series: Lighting Up the Horse Barn for Best Use, Safety and Security
Most towns have very specific codes about what types of fixtures and bulbs can be used in a barn to protect the property owner from making an unsafe choice.
10 Tips for Safe Viewing of Salt River Horses during Labor Day Weekend
âIn advance of the weekend, the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group, whose volunteers are present daily on the river to monitor and steward the wild horses, offers ten tips for safe and enjoyable viewing of wild horses.â
Documenting Wild Horse Cultures and Behavior
Wild Horse Ecologist, Mary Ann Simonds and Wildlife photographers Barbara and Marty Wheeler recently teamed up to document the behaviors of various wild horse herds. "Having spent a lifetime studying wild horse ecology and ethology, as a scientist I ha
"Bute" for Horses has Benefits and Drawbacks
Veterinarians prescribe bute for a number of conditions. Horse owners should be aware of possible side effects from this commonly used anti-inflammatory.
2023 National Economic Impact Study for the Equine Industry Kicks Off
The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the value of the equine industry by analyzing the direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts of horse ownership, recreation, and equine-related services.
Obesity and Insulin Resistance in Horses
Excess weight puts unnecessary strain on the horse's heart and skeletal system, reduces exercise tolerance, makes breathing more difficult and interferes with temperature regulation.