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Research Shows More Risk of Colic in Cold Weather
Researchers at the University of Liverpool in England addressed the question of whether the time of year/season has an effect on the number of horse colic cases. During the study, a clear fall/winter peak was found for impactions, spring for equine grass
New Coin Honors Spread of Horses by Native Americans
The United States Mint's 2012 Native American $1 coin will feature the image of a horse and Native American in profile. The design approved by Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner for the reverse of the 2012 Native American dollar coin is based on
Ireland Moves to Improve Horse Traceability to Protect Consumers
Newsdate: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 - 11:24 am Location: Dublin, Ireland A statement by Irish Minister Simon Coveney reports on revelations about the mislabelling of processed meat in Ireland during the investigation into why horse DNA was found in "beef" bei
Feral Horse Foot As Model Questioned
According to research done by Dr. Brian Hampson for his PhD thesis, "The practice of using the 'natural' foot model as the optimal morphometric model on which to base foot trimming practices may need to be reconsidered carefully."
Owners Advised on Reactions to Horse Vaccines
After receiving a vaccine intramuscularly, some horses experience local muscular swelling and soreness or transient, self-limiting signs including fever, anorexia and lethargy.
IVORY PAL: Born to Fly Higher - A Story for All Horse Lovers
That atrocities are still perpetrated against Tennessee Walking Horses in spite of legislation and public backlash against them, that a stallion plucked from that world would harbor no ill will toward humans, and that a novice horseman committed to noble
Summer Challenges to Equines
In some parts of the United States, this is turning out to be the hottest, driest year in quite some time. With hot, dry weather, horses face a number of health challenges.
New Cases of Equine Herpes Virus-1 Reported in Montana
The two cases of EVH-1 confirmed in Montana appear to be the less virulent wild strain of the disease and so far no other horses appear to be affected.
Equine Guelph Cites Important Health Tips for Horse Owners
In their latest seasonal health flash, Equine Guelph reminds horse owners of ways they can help keep their equines healthy in spite of weather and environmental conditions related to the spring season.
Horse Slaughter Plant Rejected in Missouri
A much publicized proposal to locate a horse slaughter plant in Mountain Grove, Missouri, was soundly rejected by the Mountain Grove town council on Tuesday night, March 6. The meeting was attended by an over-Â capacity crowd.