The fall season brings with it an increased risk of illness for the horses including Potomac horse fever which is one of the diseases that reach their peak in horses during this time of year.
You may be surprised to know that there are over 9 million horses in the United States, based on a study done by the American Horse Council entitled the Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the United States.
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.
Some people who have had contact with horses with unusual papular lesions in their mouth have developed similar lesions, although they do not feel sick.
Officials plan to investigate why and how 9,000 horses disappear from Sweden each year, with experts suspecting they may be illegally sold to continental food factories.
The webinar will focus on the recent transformation of the Unwanted Horse Coalition to the United Horse Coalition, reflecting the industry's unity.
Horses develop tumors, nodules, and swellings on their skin in winter as well as during warmer months making it important to check your horse's skin often.
Horses develop tumors, nodules, and swellings on their skin in winter as well as during warmer months making it important to check your horse's skin often.
The Humane Society of the United States is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prohibit owners who are suspended (and who sign a consent agreement...) from transferring ownership of their horses to someone else for the duration of the suspension.
Changes in diet and stabling often occur at the same time as changes in activity which can impact your horses risk of colic.