The causes of lameness in young horses can usually be divided into developmental and degenerative conditions.
In April of 2008, the American Association of Equine Practitioners launched a campaign to promote giving horses thorough oral examinations at least once a year.  Since then, steady progress has been made and currently more horses are receiving appropr
Due to the CDC cutting support for Californiaâs West Nile Surveillance Program, the California Department of Public Health has been forced to eliminate free Equine West Nile Surveillance Testing.
The United States Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce Rood & Riddle as the Official Equine Hospital and Veterinary Pharmacy of the USHJA. Rood & Riddle has been a longtime proponent of the USHJA and the sport horse industry.
Julie Fershtman, Attorney at Foster Swift Collins and Smith, P.C. in Michigan, is one of the top equine law attorney's in the country. She recently spoke to horse owners at the Equine Business Conference on the issue of legal liability and contracts,
Equine Diagnostic Solutions, based in Lexington, Ky., is the latest laboratory to begin testing for equine rhinitis A virus which affects both upper and lower airways in horses.
Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications are proud to announce that a winner has been selected to receive the 2011 Equine Industry Vision Award. Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, the award is intended to recognize innovation, leadership an
As the new foaling season begins, horse owners should be aware that navel (umbilical) infections are a significant health risk to newborn foals. In the first hours after birth, and before the umbilical cord dries up naturally, bacteria can easily enter bl
A basic horse healthcare task - deworming. This slideshow shows the basic technique of administering an oral dewormer. Discuss parasite control with your veterinarian, and follow a preventative program to keep your horse in top condition.
According to Oklahoma State University Department of Veterinary Sciences, osteochondritis dissecans(OCD) is a relatively common developmental disease that affects horses of all types. OCD occurs while the foal is in the uterus as the bones are developing