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Horse Owners Warned To Be on the Alert for EHV
In a health alert, AQHA and corporate partner Pfizer Animal Health are warning horse owners that travel stress and unfamiliar environments should be concerns for horse owners, especially when it comes to equine respiratory disease.Â
Four Priorities for Maintaining Healthy Horses during Winter Weather
For the majority of horses, cold weather does not mean coming in from the cold, but rather being assisted to withstand the cold.
Strangles: How to Protect Your Horse
Because strangles is classified as a risk-based disease, Dr. Hankins recommends vaccinating your horse if your horse is exposed to unfamiliar horses or travels where strangles is a persistent problem.
Horse at New Mexico Racetrack Euthanized after Testing Positive for EHV
âA race horse that tested positive for equine herpesvirus at Sunland Park in New Mexico has been euthanized and proactive steps to ensure the safety of all horses on the grounds are being taken.â
Research Addresses Arthritis in Arabian Horses
âTo further investigate, the researchers found 31 horses with the unusual form of carpometacarpal joint arthritis. 74% of the affected horses were Arabian.â
KHC Offers Disaster Relief to Horse Owners
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is providing coordination for the U.S. Equine Disaster Relief Fund to support horse owners affected by this past weekâs tornadoes. KHC has experience responding to equine crises through this fund and the Save Our Horses
Is Your Horse a Rightie or a Leftie?
An article by the Kentucky Equine Research [no-glossary] team addresses the issue of side dominance in horses which is similar to the human preference for being right-handed or left-handed. According to research, a horse is also commonly a little stronger
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Horse Owner
To Be or Not to Be A Horse Owner covers everything from horse housing to health care, plus exercises to estimate expenses and clues to finding the right match between horse and owner.
Fed’l Court Allows Wild Horse Advocates to Intervene in Rancher Lawsuit
Ranchers with permits to graze cattle in mustang habitat claim Forest Service must remove horses, but wild horse advocates say federal law does not require removal of wild horses.
Keeping Your Horse Cool During Summer Heat
When working or being ridden, your horse gets hotter much faster than you do and is more susceptible to the negative effects of heat stress.