Eastern Equine Encephalitis is completely preventable with a vaccination, and since immunity only lasts between six and 12 months, owners are encouraged to have their horses vaccinated every spring and fall.
The study shows that PENS therapy should be the first-line treatment for trigeminal-mediated headshaking in horses that have failed to respond to conservative treatment, such as nose-nets.
The NJ Department of Agriculture took swift action to prevent the disease from spreading to other horses by enacting a quarantine which stops movement of horses in and out of the farm and puts in place preventive measures to contain the virus.
"Buck" a documentary directed by Cindy Meehl, which won the U.S. Documentary Competition Audience Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival is recognized as one of the great horse-related stories of modern times.
Not only does this trade appear suspicious, but it did nothing to prevent the killing of the horses and directly contradicts Chileâs attempts to create an image of environmental preservation.
The most beautiful and refined small equine competitors from all over the world came to compete at the 2012 American Miniature Horse Associationâs (AMHA) World Championship show at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas September 27-October 6,
As the New Year 2013 rolls in, many horse owners need to improve their cash flow by saving on horse-care items so they will have more for family, transportation, and other expenses.
The 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey moves into gear this month, as the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) prepares to send 15,000 surveys to horse owners across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Two American women, Sara Winters and Obbie Schlom, are the final two competitors for the 2013 Road to the Horse. The California natives will put their hat in the ring against reigning 2012 champions from Australia, Dan James and Guy McLean. The four will
Essential horse management skills include identifying early signs of health problems, evaluating a horse's health status and responding appropriately.